Ready to make a difference?
Take action today to help eliminate the stigma of arrest and conviction records and provide people with a fair chance at redemption. Discover how our bipartisan approach and narrative change efforts are transforming lives and building stronger communities.
We need you to help build a world where people are not forever defined by their past.
TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT FEDERAL CLEAN SLATE POLICIES
In the past two Congresses, lawmakers have introduced bipartisan Clean Slate legislation that would:
Create the first-ever process for sealing a federal arrest or conviction record,
Automatically seal federal simple possession or nonviolent records involving marijuana, and
Create a federal grant program enabling states to apply for federal funds to implement Clean Slate laws.
But Congress hasn’t gotten those bills across the finish line.
Take action today and urge your members of Congress to prioritize federal Clean Slate legislation in 2025 and support states that have led the charge in cutting red tape and streamlining the record-sealing process.
Share a story
Our stories are so much more than a single chapter.
We want to hear about the other pages in your life—those moments that define who you are beyond any arrest or conviction record.
Share a video that highlights your journey, achievements, and the full spectrum of your experiences.
Let’s show the world that everyone’s story is rich, complex, and worth telling.
Try the BARS Simulator
The Barriers and Realities Simulator (BARS) is a virtual experience intended to give people insight into what it’s like to navigate life with an arrest or conviction record. Using one of four avatars, users apply for employment, housing, and educational opportunities.
Take your turn on the BARS simulator today!
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