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No One Should Be Defined By Their Record
The Clean Slate Initiative is working across the country, and in Congress, to pass and implement laws that automate record sealing for people with eligible records who have completed their sentence and remained crime-free, and to expand who is eligible for sealing.
Our Mission
The Clean Slate Initiative passes and implements laws that automatically clear eligible records for people who have completed their sentence and remained crime-free, and expands who is eligible for clearance
Our Vision
People will no longer be defined by their records and will have the opportunity to contribute to their community, have a fair opportunity to work, get an education, and achieve their full potential.
Real Second Chances for Millions of People Across the Country
Over 16 million people in America are eligible for full or partial record sealing across 12 states, and Washington D.C., that have passed Clean Slate legislation that meets CSI's policy minimums.
All 50 States on the Clean Slate Path by 2029
We have a multi-year strategy to put all 50 states on the path to passing Clean Slate legislation. By 2029, we plan to pass and implement laws that provide partial and full record clearance for up to 14 million more people — restoring opportunity and dignity for many who have been left behind for far too long.
Updates from CSI
Connecticut Keeps Its Promise: Clean Slate Automated Erasures Move Forward
After years of delay, Connecticut’s Clean Slate automated record erasures are finally moving forward. Learn more in this update from Katie Svoboda-Kindle, Implementation Director.
New Research Shows Automated Sealing for Non-Conviction Records Works — With Room for Improvement
A new study published in the North Carolina Law Review — funded by The Clean Slate Initiative and led by Professor Colleen Chien of UC Berkeley — is the first large-scale look at how well those automated systems are working to remove barriers for people with non-conviction records. Learn more in this update from Dr. Laura Chavez, Director of Research & Data.
Five Reasons Second Chance Policies Benefit Public Safety
Communities are safer when people have jobs, stable families, and a real chance to rebuild after a past mistake. Learn more about the benefits of second chances for keeping America safe in this guest contribution from Justin Magnuson, Justice Reform Foundation, and Jason Pye, Due Process Institute.
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