
Dr. Laura Chavez, CSI, Gives Public Comment to Support a Maine Clean Slate Bill
Recently, the Maine State Legislature passed their first adult record sealing statute, and lawmakers are now discussing the consideration of future Clean Slate policies. Dr. Laura Chavez, CSI’s Director of Research & Data, submitted written testimony to the Criminal Records Review working committee in support of Clean Slate. Read the full testimony here.

Public Comment in support of FR-6362-P-01: Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing
The Clean Slate Initiative offered comments supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed regulations to reduce barriers to HUD-assisted housing for individuals with conviction histories. If adopted, the proposed rules would…