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Initiative to give formerly incarcerated people a 2nd chance gets financial boost
A bounced check, a police arrest, and the fight to give millions a second chance

New York Passes Automatic Criminal Record Expungement "Clean Slate" Law
The New York State House and Assembly have passed A1029C, the New York Clean Slate Act, sending the measure to Governor Kathy Hochul for signature.

Initiative to give formerly incarcerated people a 2nd chance gets a financial boost
Initiative to give formerly incarcerated people a 2nd chance gets a financial boost.

More states pushing 'Clean Slate' legislation to clear former convicts
More states pushing 'Clean Slate' legislation to clear former convicts.

Lawmakers Discuss Ways to Make Clearing a Criminal Record Easier
Many ‘clean slate’ programs automatically seal arrest and conviction records after people have completed their sentences and remained crime-free.

How "second chance" laws could transform the US justice system
How "second chance" laws could transform the US justice system.

John Legend knows the obstacles of life after prison. He wants you to know them too
John Legend speaks on the obstacles of life after prison.