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Should Criminal Records Be Temporary?

Jul 10 2018

Vermont Public Radio News

By Liam Elder-Connors

With recreational marijuana now legal in Vermont some people arrested for having pot are getting those crimes removed from their records.

But marijuana misdemeanors aren’t the only crimes people can get expunged. In fact, many crimes are eligible, and some attorneys say the process should be easier, or even automatic.

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Get to Know the Expert: Roberta Meyers

The CSG Justice Center staff spoke with advisory committee member Roberta Meyers, director of the Legal Action Center's National H.I.R.E. (Helping Individuals with criminal records Reenter through Employment) Network project.

Aug 10 2018

Register for Webinar: Effectively Engaging the Community in Juvenile Record Clearance

The presenters will discuss overcoming the challenges to effective community engagement and explore how to increase the number of young people your office assists in clearing their juvenile records.

Aug 8 2018

For the Record: Candid Conversations about Criminal Record Clearance—Episode 3, Bettie Kirkland

Bettie Kirkland, the executive director of Project Return in Nashville, joins For the Record to discuss her organization’s work connecting hundreds of people who have criminal records to employment each year. (Kirkland pictured center, on-site at Project Return)

Aug 6 2018

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