March 19, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Successful Diversion for Women Creates Pathways to Purpose Not PrisonThe stigma and psychological effects of having been incarcerated, and the lack of reentry support upon returning home can prevent someone from accessing jobs, housing, education, and other opportunities, leading them to the "revolving door" of repeated incarceration.
By Jamila W. Harris and Tracie Johnson
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July 17, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Using Innovation to Address Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice SystemPennsylvania's Clean Slate law, which celebrated its first anniversary June 30, was a first-of-its-kind bill that cleared certain criminal convictions through automation. It has sealed more than 35 million criminal records so far.
By Tracie Johnson
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June 21, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Accessing Opportunity for Exploited YouthFor many vulnerable populations, sexual exploitation is common and can lead to individuals becoming addicted to drugs, being physically threatened and harmed, and other life-threatening circumstances.
By Tracie Johnson
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