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!
The Clean Slate Act and the Fresh Start Act are two common-sense, bipartisan bills that would finally provide some relief to millions of people in America who often face lifelong economic barriers because of a past record.
Read more about the two bills below and use the form to contact your members of Congress.
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.
Stay up to date on our work by filling out the form below to sign up for occasional emails from The Clean Slate Initiative.
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.
