The county’s “Clean Slate” initiative is a proactive program that can also include linking eligible applicants to job-finding ...

Americans disagree about a lot these days, but they share a distaste for perceived government overreach. Sure, those on the left may recoil at the prospect of Elon Musk accessing their personal data ...

The violent/nonviolent crime dichotomy is a bit complicated: Many states deem a broad variety of offenses as violent, including things most people would consider nonviolent, like burglary, drug crimes ...

EASTON, Pa. - Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone said past mistakes are creating barriers for people with certain criminal records. "Can't get housing, financial aid for school, different licenses ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Finding a job or even a place to live can be tough is you got a criminal records. Here in Buffalo, a one-day event is helping young people get a fresh start. The city is bringing back ...

A new law in Illinois promises a fresh start for those trying to build a new life after being convicted of a crime. Advocates behind the Clean Slate Act (HB1836) say one of the biggest barriers to ...

Maryland has an opportunity to help many people rebuild their lives after getting into trouble with the law by passing the Maryland Clean Slate Act.