Pennsylvania

New Research: How Clean Slate Won in Pennsylvania and Utah — and What Other States Can Learn
A new study recently published in Criminology and Public Policy examines how Pennsylvania and Utah became the first states to pass Clean Slate laws — and outlines lessons learned for other states. Learn more in this update from Dr. Laura Chavez, Elsa Chen, Sarah Lageson, and Ericka Adams.

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.

5 Reasons to Attend CSI's 2024 Annual Convening
Every once in a while, an event comes along that you shouldn’t miss. If you’re in (or interested in) Clean Slate work, The Clean Slate Initiative’s 2024 Annual Convening is one of those events. Here are 5 reasons why you should register to attend today.
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