Take action today to support Clean Slate policies, help eliminate the stigma of arrest and conviction records, and provide people with a fair shot at redemption.
Whether its contacting your members of Congress or learning more about how our bipartisan approach and narrative change efforts are transforming lives and building stronger communities, we need you to take action today!
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.
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.
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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!
We’re out to change hearts and minds, and we’re happy to share insights into our work. Use the form below to sign up for occasional updates about our Narrative Change project.
