Lukee Forbes is the Civil Rights Coordinator for the Hudson Catskill Housing Coalition. After serving seven years in prison for a charge that was ultimately overturned on appeal, Lukee has consistently pursued his passion for mentoring and reaching out to the youth. He shared part of his perspective at the Clean Slate Initiative's 2022 Annual Convening in Detroit.

Watch the video to learn more about the work of the Clean Slate New York coalition in their efforts to help 2.3 million people in the state have fair access to meaningful employment, housing, education, and other opportunities.

Click here to learn more about Lukee and here for more on the work of Hudson Catskill Housing Coalition.

Scott Peyton is the Louisiana and Mississippi State Director for Right on Crime. He has witnessed firsthand the need for criminal justice reform, the impacts of rehabilitation and re-entry programs, and the inner workings of the Louisiana Probation and Parole system.

Just one year after her release from prison, Maggie began advocating for a host of women’s dignity bills and, throughout Texas’s 2019 legislative session, she encouraged lawmakers to support reforms including conditions of confinement. In her role, as a Policy Analyst and the Community Outreach Coordinator at the Texas Center for Justice and Equity, Maggie is focused on creating advocacy opportunities for system-impacted Texans.

The Clean Slate Initiative will premiere a new video in its Storytellers series on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of National Expungement Week. The videos were captured at our Annual Convening in Detroit, MI, in May of 2022.