Should Criminal Records Be Temporary?

Jul 10 2018

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.

Reporting and Criminal Records: Three Tips for Journalists

The Clean Slate Clearinghouse (CSC) hosted a webinar that discussed effective practices that reporters can use when writing stories about people who have criminal records.

Oct 2 2018

Warden-Turned-Professor Pushes New Perspective on Collateral Consequences

While some collateral consequences are necessary, Beeler says, “many of them do not have a nexus to public safety” and only create obstacles for those trying to rebuild their lives after leaving jail or prison.

Sep 21 2018

With Data, Naomi Maisel Helps Lay Career Foundations for People with Criminal Records

Naomi Maisel (pictured center) has helped grow First Step’s outreach and specialized the agency’s service partnerships based on the data and information collected about the needs of clients through analysis and community outreach.

Sep 13 2018

Should Criminal Records Be Temporary?

Reporting and Criminal Records: Three Tips for Journalists

Warden-Turned-Professor Pushes New Perspective on Collateral Consequences

With Data, Naomi Maisel Helps Lay Career Foundations for People with Criminal Records

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