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Local groups look to help Kentuckians get criminal records cleared
Many Kentuckians with criminal records are eligible to clear their past arrest or conviction records, but haven't because of the many barriers on the path to record clearance. Local advocates and organizations want state lawmakers to make the process easier. Read more in this article from Louisville Public Media.
States are using tech to wipe criminal records clean automatically
Twelve states now have fully automatic record clearance policies, with more set to follow. Artificial intelligence and other tech can help speed up what has previously been an onerous and expensive process. Read more in this article from Route Fifty.
Your Permanent Record Really Stays With You Unless "Clean Slate" Legislation Passes
April 11th is Clean Slate Day in Michigan, and for Elvina Smith, it’s a day of profound significance. Elvina's story highlights the power of Michigan's Clean Slate automated record sealing policies, which have provided a pathway for her to move forward with a true second chance. Read more in this article from Capital B News.
Sheena Meade on CBS
Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings" brings viewers the latest breaking news, smart conversation, and in-depth feature reporting — and on October 23, they invited our CEO, Sheena Meade, to join the broadcast.
New Survey Confirms Impact of Clean Slate Policies in Utah, Pennsylvania, and Michigan
The Clean Slate Initiative (CSI) today announces the results of a groundbreaking survey that provides the first comprehensive confirmation of the effectiveness of Clean Slate policies in Utah, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
The Clean Slate Initiative Applauds the Filing of Senate Companion Bill to H.R. 2930, The Clean Slate Act of 2023
The Clean Slate Initiative (CSI) celebrates the introduction of S. 5266, sponsored by Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Bob Casey (D-PA). The legislation is the Senate companion bill to H.R. 2930, The Clean Slate Act of 2023, and its filing represents a major bipartisan achievement, standing out amidst the heightened partisanship of election season. Read more in this press release.
How The Clean Slate Initiative Helps Formerly Incarcerated People
This organization works to combat the barriers that formerly incarcerated people face by advocating for policies that automatically clear arrest and conviction records for eligible people.
Living with a criminal record: When does the sentence end? | The Excerpt
In recognition of Second Chance Month, we ask: should everyone get a chance at a clean slate? Sheena Meade, CEO of the Clean Slate Initiative, an organization working to get all 50 states to offer automatic record clearance, joins The Excerpt to discuss the ramifications of living with a criminal record.
Sheena Meade, CEO, The Clean Slate Initiative: The Changemaker Interview
In these extremely politically polarized times, one of the rare issues that often garners bipartisan support is criminal justice reform.
