The Clean Slate Initiative

Our CEO, Sheena Meade, has penned an insightful op-ed titled "Words Matter: A Call for Responsible Dialogue During the Presidential Race." Sheena emphasizes the importance of mindful and respectful communication as we navigate this period of the 2024 presidential race. Read the full letter and join the conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gaHG9ZKh #WordsMatter #ResponsibleDialogue #JoinTheConversation

Did you know today is “National Get To Know Your Customers Day”? We are celebrating today by highlighting one of our amazing clients! 🌟 Client Spotlight Alert! 🌟 Darleen Priday, our Director of Business Development, had an amazing conversation with Stacey Ferguson from Clean Slate Initiative. Stacey shared why partnering with Peachtree VA has been such a game-changer for their team. "Peachtree, I will just say, has been a lifesaver. We reached out because we started to grow at a rapid pace. We're only three years old, but last year, we were able to get a really substantial award from Audacious to make sure that we put all 50 states and the District of Columbia on a path to passing clean slate. So with that award came a new or I should say, elevated strategic plan, and we needed more staff. We needed to operate at a faster pace, and so we needed help. We needed support." Our partnership has been wonderful, and we're thrilled to continue supporting Clean Slate Initiative's impactful work. Thank you, Stacey, for the kind words and for trusting Peachtree VA! 🌟 #ClientSpotlight #PeachtreeVA #CleanSlateInitiative #BusinessGrowth #StrategicSupport

We’re excited to share that our CEO, Sheena Meade, was recently featured in the article, "As Women’s Incarceration Rates Rise, Advocates Say Clean Slate Legislation Is Needed" for Ms. Magazine 📰 The piece dives into the growing challenges faced by incarcerated women and why clean slate legislation is so important. In the interview, Sheena speaks on the adversities that come along with people being denied record clearance and how clean slate legislation helps people rebuild their lives and make positive contributions to their communities. Check out the full article to learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gNR4-6Bs

Read my LTE in today’s Baltimore Sun for The Clean Slate Initiative: “Everything is aligning for Maryland to pursue Clean Slate legislation that would give people in the state a fair shot at a second chance. I urge Governor Moore to prioritize automated expungement in his upcoming policy and budget proposals and lawmakers in Annapolis should keep moving forward and leave no one behind by adopting Clean Slate legislation.”

Have you checked out our Data Dashboard yet? 👀 Our newly launched data model offers detailed insights into the crisis of arrest and conviction records in America. 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. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ewteZ-Ki

🚀 The Clean Slate Initiative is thrilled to participate in this crucial conversation focused on enhancing educational opportunities for those affected by the criminal legal system. Education is key to unlocking potential and fostering transformative change. Don’t miss out! Register today for the virtual event: The Power of a Clean Slate - Removing Barriers to Career-Connected Education 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gcMy5AbS #cleanslate  #knowledgeispower #educationiskey

📢 We are proud to highlight Reginald Darby, Federal Legislative Director at The Clean Slate Initiative, who is participating in this crucial conversation tomorrow hosted by the U.S. Department of Education. The virtual event demonstrates the agency's commitment to enhancing equitable education opportunities for people and families directly impacted by the criminal legal system. The event is happening tomorrow - Wednesday, July 10, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm ET. Register today! https://lnkd.in/egtpV3ir

At their core, #CleanSlate policies have a transformational impact on people's lives 🤝 They provide a pathway for people to contribute to their community, have a fair opportunity to work, get an education, and achieve their full potential.

"If your crime was being poor like mine, you're never gonna be able to afford an attorney to get your record cleared." - Sheena Meade for Ms. Magazine Read more about how advocating for clean slate legislation can combat the rise of women's incarceration rates here: https://lnkd.in/gNR4-6Bs

Clean Slate Maryland looks forward to collaborating to ensure the Old Line State is one of the next to pass Clean Slate legislation - A big thank you to our partners at Center for Urban Families!