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CSI Research & Data
At CSI, data and research are driving forces behind our mission to enact impactful automatic record clearing laws. We advocate for change and we also shape it through evidence-based research and analysis.
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Unlocking Opportunity with Research & Data
- Funding the Evidence: We fuel rigorous research projects with clear, practical applications. These studies are illuminating real-world consequences of Clean Slate policies, paving the way for optimal implementation.
- Data that Empowers: Our one of a kind data model dives deep into potential policy impacts, predicting outcomes and maximizing positive change.
- Focusing on Equity: We prioritize research that analyzes how Clean Slate policies can actively address the legacy of mass incarceration and its disparate impact on communities of color, ensuring everyone has the opportunity for a clean slate and a second chance.
Data is more than numbers; it can be a blueprint for a better future. By harnessing its power, we equip policymakers with the information they need to craft effective solutions and empower individuals with a fresh start. Join us in this data-driven journey towards a more just and equitable world.
Our Methodology & Data Products
We have developed a methodology to estimate how many adults are impacted by a record, both in states and nationwide. Our data model is the first of its kind, giving researchers, lawmakers, advocates, and the public the ability to estimate the individual-level impacts of Clean Slate laws broken down by race, ethnicity, sex, and types of records. We use state and federal data sources and apply recidivism, deportation, mortality, and inter-state mobility rates to ensure our estimates account for dynamic population trends.
We use our data model to examine the impacts of our policies, allowing us to take into account waiting periods and the types of records eligible for Clean Slate automatic clearance and to determine what the impacts of our policies are on racial equity.
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Our Data Dashboard
The CSI Data Dashboard presents population estimates for people in the U.S. who are impacted by arrest or conviction records, with data further broken down by race, ethnicity, sex, and type of record, within each state and over time.
State Data Factsheets
As our research develops, we will release additional factsheets. Here are the impact statements for the following states:
CSI’s Research and Advisory Committee
In the Fall of 2023, The Clean Slate Initiative convened a distinguished group of researchers, experts, and stakeholders from across the field to serve as our Research Advisory Committee. The purpose of this group was to advise on the content and scope of our research RFP released in early 2024. Since their formation, the committee has played a pivotal role in guiding our research initiatives, ensuring that our projects address the needs of individuals and communities impacted by records.
The Research Advisory Committee is composed of individuals who are leaders in their fields, bringing together a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a shared commitment to advancing research that can lead to meaningful and sustainable change. The ongoing insights of the Committee have been invaluable in shaping the direction of our research agenda and enhancing the impact of our work.
Below are the bios of the Research Advisory Committee members who have generously shared their perspectives, expertise, and time. We also thank additional members of the Committee whose bios are not listed here.
Research & Data Publications
The best part of doing our research and data work is when we get to share it with you. Check out our publications below.
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