Videos

Jamar shares his story through art: His spoken word performance highlights how he transformed pain into purpose, and his passion for writing and storytelling is how he hopes to inspire others to do the same.

Ronald knows that mental health is a major factor for people trying to get through incarceration and build a better future. He helps build a path to second chances through healing and trauma education — to ensure that people aren’t bound by their past mistakes.

Dr. Topeka’s story illustrates how anyone, from any background, could find themselves in need of a second chance. Despite being raised with opportunities, love, and support, she made mistakes. She knows first-hand how hard it can be for women who are trying to move past their mistakes and into a better future, and how Clean Slate can help remove some of the barriers blocking their way.

Inspired by her brother’s story, Tiffany shares the importance of life after incarceration, and how policy-led system changes like Clean Slate can help people find redemption rather than revolving doors of incarceration.

When Zaki was convicted, he had no idea that the collateral consequences of his record would follow him long after he finished his sentence. Zaki’s passion is using his experience and his story to work with young people, but his record creates barriers to that work — keeping him from working in schools despite fifteen years of community service and rebuilding his life.

Kristie was battling a substance abuse addiction when she got her record — and that record followed her as she tried to move beyond her addiction and create a better life for her family. Kristie’s story is a showcase of grit and resilience, and uplifts the idea that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, deserves a baseline of support and resources.