How can we bring conversations about Clean Slate to life in a way that resonates with family and friends? It’s all about connection and shared values. Learn more in this update from Morgan Kelly, Senior Marketing & Communications Strategist.

The holiday season is a time for second chances. Clean Slate laws embody hope and second chances, and CSI’s Storyteller Series includes stories of people who have received a Clean Slate. Those stories offer a beacon of hope to others still waiting for their own second chance. Learn more in this update from Stacey Ferguson, VP of Marketing & Communications.

As part of our “Changing the Narrative” campaign, we produced a Clean Slate Public Service Announcement, titled “For The Record,” that illustrates one of the core principles of our work: “People should not be defined by their records.” Learn more in this update from Stacey Ferguson, VP of Marketing & Communications.

On Veteran’s Day, as we honor those who served, one of CSI’s own reflects on her journey — one that intersects the pride of wearing a military uniform and the barriers imposed by having an arrest or conviction record. Learn more in this update from Bry Jones, Marketing & Communications Team Coordinator.

Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings" brings viewers the latest breaking news, smart conversation, and in-depth feature reporting — and on October 23, they invited our CEO, Sheena Meade, to join the broadcast. Learn more in this update from Sheena.

This year at CSI’s 2024 Annual Convening, we had the privilege of featuring Philadelphia-based artist Mark Loughney. Mark is a justice-impacted painter, draftsman, and portraitist, whose art acts as a national courier for justice reform efforts. Learn more about Mark’s work in this blog post by Bry Jones, Marketing & Communications Team Coordinator.

People often equate mental health challenges to walking through a dense fog. For someone struggling with their mental health, while also living with the consequences of an arrest or conviction record, that fog can be even thicker. With Clean Slate, we can create better conditions. Read more in this blog post by Morgan Kelly, Marketing & Communications Strategist.

Stigma surrounding people with records can stick a scarlet letter on people long after they’ve paid their debt to society, which can add to the barriers people face when trying to build a better life. That’s why narrative change is a key part of CSI’s three-pronged strategy to fulfill our mission. Read more in this blog post by Stacey Ferguson, V.P. of Marketing & Communications.

In the past year, more than 48 million Americans battled a substance abuse disorder. At the same time, 70 - 100 million people in America are living with an arrest or conviction record. Learn more about the intersection of recovery and Clean Slate in this blog post by Alex Williams, Chief of Staff.

The support and success behind Clean Slate continue to grow — but it’s not happening by chance. There’s a comprehensive, multi-year strategy behind the work that we do. That strategy is laid out in our Strategic Plan in detail, available on our website, and it involves a few key elements that propel this movement forward every day. Learn more in this blog post by our Chief of Staff, Alex Williams.

Sheena Meade, CEO of The Clean Slate Initiative, addresses campaign strategists, the media, and the general public in an open letter, urging careful consideration of the language used in the final few months of the presidential race.

The stories below highlight a few directly impacted people who are involved in Clean Slate work across the country. Take a few moments to read through their stories and learn more about the impact of redemption… because it’s about much #MoreThanSecondChances.

It might be spooky season, but automatic record sealing isn’t a scary topic. Read more from Chelsea Murphy, Campaign Strategist.

Amanda’s journey through addiction, incarceration, reentry, and receiving a second chance is a story about perseverance, strength, determination, and the need for Clean Slate. Learn more in this guest blog post by Amanda Hall, Justice Director of Dream.org.