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Stories like Scott’s – a former probation and parole officer – showcase how the justice system creates barriers for people with records, and how those barriers can hinder hope and a drive to do better. Scott reminds us that behind every record is a person with hopes, dreams, and the potential to contribute to society.

This profile sheds light on the challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals and the hope that clean slate policies bring.

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Maggie is a directly impacted leader from Texas who is working to ensure everyone has a shot at redemption. The Clean Slate Initiative is a bipartisan policy model that works to update and expand eligibility for arrest and conviction record clearance if a person stays crime-free for a period of time.

A story like Marlon’s is an example of how barriers from records can present themselves in ways most would never think of, like blocking someone from being the executor of a loved one’s estate. Marlon’s story emphasizes that Clean Slate is a way to a better life.

This profile sheds light on the challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals and the hope that Clean Slate policies bring.

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Jibria is one of the more than 100 million people in America directly impacted by the criminal legal system. As the Operations Manager for the Clean Slate Initiative, Jibria works every day to ensure everyone has a second chance. This is part of her story.

Elvina's story reveals the invisible barriers a record creates, preventing access to jobs, housing, and even assistance programs. She couldn't even get a job at McDonalds because of her record. Now, with her Clean Slate, she’s got a great job and is back in school pursuing an accounting degree and a real estate license.

This profile sheds light on the challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals and the hope that Clean Slate policies bring.

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