Impact

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.

Clean Slate Laws Are Changing Lives in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Utah — But Many Aren’t Aware of Them
For the states that have begun implementing, one big question comes up often: “Do people know about Clean Slate?” Our latest research brief focuses on answering this question in three Clean Slate states: Pennsylvania, Utah, and Michigan. Learn more about our latest research brief in this update from Dr. Laura Chavez, Director of Research & Data.

NEW! Our One-of-Its-Kind Data Dashboard Estimates the Impact of Clean Slate Policies in Every State
We’re launching a one-of-its-kind data dashboard that provides state-specific data about records and the impacts of record clearance policies. Learn more in this blog post by Dr. Laura Chavez, Director of Research and Data.
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