Project Title: Employability of People with Criminal Histories





Name of Researcher: Rachel Cini (rmcini@my.yorku.ca)





What is the purpose of the project?

The purpose of this study is to examine the employability of people with criminal histories. This study will be used to gain a better understanding of the specific factors that contribute to a candidate's suitability for the workplace.





What will I have to do?

First, we would like to collect some general demographics (e.g., age, gender identity). Next, you will be provided with a short scenario to read. We will then ask you about your opinion towards the person in the scenario, followed by 25 questions about your general attitudes towards the role of women in society. This study should take 10 minutes to complete.





Will my participation involve any physical or psychological discomfort?

There are no foreseeable physical or psychological risks. Please remember that you are free to leave questions unanswered if they make you feel uncomfortable. You may also close the study at any time.





What are the benefits of the research?

Your participation will help us better understand the thoughts, opinions, and perceptions of people with criminal histories and the specific factors that contribute to their employability. There are no other incentives and your participation in this survey is voluntary.





Is my participation voluntary?

Your participation in the research is completely voluntary and you may choose to stop participating at any time. Your decision not to continue participating will not influence your relationship or the nature of your relationship with researchers or with staff of York University either now or in the future.





How can I withdraw from the project?

You may stop participating in the study at any time, for any reason, if you so decide. Your decision to stop participating, or to refuse to answer particular questions, will not affect your relationship with the researchers or York University. In the event that you withdraw from the study, all associated data collected will be immediately destroyed wherever possible.





How will confidentiality be assured and who will have access to the information that I provide?

Data from all participants will remain confidential from the outset of the study to after its completion and write up. The raw data will remain on secure university servers. Raw data will only be shared between the researcher, Rachel Cini, and supervisor, Dr. Agnieszka Kopinska, and will be destroyed after one year on file. Confidentiality will be provided to the fullest extent possible by law.





If I require further information who should I contact and how?

If you would like more information about this study, please contact the principal investigator, Rachel Cini (rmcini@my.yorku.ca), or supervisor, Dr. Agnieszka Kopinska (kopinska@yorku.ca), via e-mail.



