About this episode

This episode discusses how expungement programs like Clean Slate Clackamas are transforming lives and communities by providing pathways to employment and self-sufficiency for individuals with criminal records.

Discover how innovative expungement programs are transforming lives and strengthening communities in this episode of Working Together . You'll learn how Clean Slate Clackamas is breaking down barriers for individuals with criminal records, creating pathways to employment, housing, and self-sufficiency. Through partnerships between workforce boards, legal advocates, and community organizations, this conversation explores the power of second chances, the importance of access to justice, and why investing in these programs benefits not only individuals but entire communities. Tune in to hear real-world success stories and gain insight into how collaborative solutions are shaping a more inclusive future.

People in this episode

Host: Oregon Workforce Partnership

Topics covered

• expungement programs
• criminal records
• employment pathways
• community strengthening
• access to justice
• second chances

Keywords

• expungement
• criminal records
• employment
• community
• justice
• second chances
• self-sufficiency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clean Slate Clackamas

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