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Director urges second-chance hiring as part of recovery strategy
Summary
Chris Evans told attendees the commission supports removing employment barriers for people affected by addiction and called second-chance hiring —"God's work"— while urging programs that enable sustained reintegration.
Chris Evans, director of the Opioid Abatement Commission, made a pointed appeal for employers and programs to embrace second-chance hiring and reduce barriers to work for people recovering from addiction. "2nd chance hiring, removing barriers, is God's work," Evans said, framing employment access as central to individual and community recovery.
Evans said giving people opportunities to contribute provides value to individuals and generations, and highlighted the ripple effects of supporting one person. He urged the audience—including front-line staff and receptionists—to recognize the importance of small actions that connect people to services and opportunities.
