Implementation

The Clean Slate Initiative works to pass Clean Slate laws around the country. But we know that passing these laws is just the beginning. Effective implementation is crucial for real change. Learn more in this update from Katie Svoboda-Kindle, Implementation Director.

Code for America’s Advocates Guide focuses on ensuring that Clean Slate policies are set up for success by keeping in mind the key needs for implementation from the start of the policy planning process. Learn more in this contributed update from Candice Millsap, Senior Program Manager, Clear My Record at Code for America.

On January 1, 2025, Minnesota opened the door to brighter futures for an estimated 500,000 Minnesotans with the implementation of its Clean Slate law. Learn more in this update from Caitlin Dunklee, Campaign Strategist.

At CSI, research is more than just numbers — it’s a tool for transformation. Here’s a look at some of the research projects we tackled in 2024 and how they’re shaping the future of Clean Slate work. Learn more in this update from Dr. Laura Chavez, Director of Research & Data.

California’s Clean Slate law is a significant development in the national effort to provide automated record relief for millions of people who have records in America. Learn more in this blog post from CSI and California Policy Lab.

People often equate mental health challenges to walking through a dense fog. For someone struggling with their mental health, while also living with the consequences of an arrest or conviction record, that fog can be even thicker. With Clean Slate, we can create better conditions. Read more in this blog post by Morgan Kelly, Marketing & Communications Strategist.

The support and success behind Clean Slate continue to grow — but it’s not happening by chance. There’s a comprehensive, multi-year strategy behind the work that we do. That strategy is laid out in our Strategic Plan in detail, available on our website, and it involves a few key elements that propel this movement forward every day. Learn more in this blog post by our Chief of Staff, Alex Williams.

The Clean Slate Initiative’s mission includes not only passing Clean Slate policies but also ensuring they are implemented so that automatic record clearance becomes a reality for millions of people in America. While clearing arrest and conviction records can include technical hurdles, those hurdles aren’t insurmountable — especially with the right people at the table.

Connecticut’s Clean Slate law, signed by Governor Ned Lamont in 2021, was initially slated to go into effect last year but faced unexpected delays that caused the full implementation to be pushed to 2024. Learn more in this update by Caitlin Dunklee, CSI Campaign Strategist.