Checkr.org

By advancing economic mobility for the justice-impacted and supporting technology to stop exploitation and abuse, we're building a world where people can thrive.

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Our mission

Checkr.org is the corporate foundation of Checkr. Our mission is to build stronger communities by advancing fairness and safety through fair chance hiring and by protecting people from fraud, abuse, and exploitation.

About us

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“At Checkr.org, we see fairness and safety as inseparable. When we open doors for the nearly one in three adult Americans with a record, we strengthen our communities through the power of meaningful work. When we shield our most vulnerable groups from exploitation and harm, we build the foundation of trust that strong communities require.”

Christina Louie Dyer, Executive Director, Checkr.org

The scale of the challenge

One in three American adults has a record that limits where they can work and build a life. At the same time, scams and exploitation are stripping vulnerable communities of their economic security at an alarming scale. These aren't isolated problems. They're systemic and connected.

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When employers hire fairly, everyone benefits

Many individuals with records face barriers due to employer background check practices. Employers who have made the shift to fair chance hiring report higher retention and deeper loyalty—and the impact extends beyond the workplace. Employment is one of the strongest predictors of whether someone stays out of prison. When people have good jobs, communities get safer.

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85% stay as long or longer than other employees

87% have been promoted based on job performance

90% work hard and go above and beyond

Keeping people safe takes collective action

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Fraud, scams, and digital exploitation cost Americans hundreds of billions of dollars every year. Older adults and children bear the greatest impact, but no one is immune. Fighting these threats takes technology companies, financial institutions, law enforcement, and civic organizations working together. That's the ecosystem Checkr.org is investing in.

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Solving systemic challenges together

We partner with forward-thinking corporations, research institutions, and policymakers to scale the impact of fairness and safety initiatives nationwide.

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Let's build fairer, safer communities

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