People with a criminal past cannot reintegrate into society because their real skills are «invisible»
2025-12-11 03:36
1. Describe the problem:
I work with people leaving the criminal environment. Their key problem is that society and employers see them only as "ex-convicts," not their actual skills and competencies acquired (paradoxically) through criminal activity (logistics, negotiations, risk management). This hinders rehabilitation and turns them from a potential resource for the community into outcasts. We need a tool (e.g., based on AI) that would help them document, formalize, and "repackage" their experience into a legal narrative understandable to the labor market.
2. How often does the problem occur?
I encounter this constantly. Every time I see a person whose potential is blocked due to stigma and an inability to present their strengths — it's a confirmation of a systemic failure.
3. What attempts have you made to solve the problem?
There are no ready-made solutions on the market. I have a broad network of contacts in this field (NGOs, social workers), and everyone confirms the gap: there is no technological tool specifically designed to solve this reintegration task through skill reframing.
4. How much are you willing to pay for the solution?
We are willing to invest up to $3000 in developing or implementing such a solution for testing in our community. This is a problem whose solution could radically change the lives of thousands of people.
The author of this problem has indicated that they are ready to provide feedback to the developers and want to receive 1% equity in the startup that will build a ready-made solution. You can contact the author directly via the contacts above.