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This research article seeks to uncover the relationship between types of custody and program participation on perception of the employability of former offenders. The study utilized experimental methods in which participants were randomly assigned one of six conditions with manipulations in terms of custody types and program participation. Participants were asked to role-play as an employer and indicate their inclination to hire an applicant based on their description. Findings suggest that applicants that participated in the vocational program are more employable than those who did not. Additionally, custody type does not have a direct effect on employability. Jessica Cerda is a counselor at Los Angeles City College. She assists students experiencing academic difficulties, probation and academic dismissal. Douglas M. Stenstrom is a professor of psychology at the California State University of Los Angeles. Mathew Curtis is a clinical associate professor of communication at the University of Southern California

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