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Clean Slate isn't just criminal justice reform—it's a JOBS BILL.
Illinois State Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth explains why Clean Slate Illinois is fundamentally about economic opportunity and workforce development.

THE ECONOMIC CASE: 3+ million Illinoisans have records that block them from employment—even though they're qualified, skilled, and ready to work. This affects:
Workforce shortages
Economic productivity
Family stability
Community prosperity

KEY INSIGHT: "The folks most impacted are part of the community." - Rep. Gordon-Booth
People with records aren't outsiders—they're our neighbors, family members, and community members who just need a real second chance.

THE PROBLEM: Current expungement and sealing processes are complicated and expensive. Only 10% of eligible people have started the process because it requires lawyers, fees, and court appearances that most can't access.

THE SOLUTION: Clean Slate Illinois AUTOMATES the sealing of eligible arrest and conviction records.
✅ No lawyer needed
✅ No fees
✅ No court appearance
✅ Records sealed automatically when eligible
When records are cleared, people can get jobs, support their families, and contribute fully to the economy.

TAKE ACTION NOW:
📞 Contact your state legislator: https://www.ilga.gov/senate/
📧 Learn more about Clean Slate Illinois: www.cleanslateillinois.org
🗓️ Join advocacy efforts: www.endpermanentpunishments.org
✍️ Share your story: Help legislators understand why Clean Slate matters
📣 Spread the word: Share this video with 3 people who care about justice and second chances

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About the Movement ✊
Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments (ENDPP.ORG): We are a transformative organization led by formerly incarcerated individuals dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and building grassroots power.

Clean Slate Illinois Campaign: We are fighting for a system where people who have completed their sentences can access opportunity automatically.

Challenge II Change supports returning citizens with reentry services, advocacy, and community organizing for systemic change. https://challengeiichange.org/

Project NOW provides a broad range of services to help meet basic needs and achieve self-sufficiency. https://www.projectnow.org/

ENDPP Fully Free Chapters are all across Illinois. Find or form a chapter near you at https://www.endpermanentpunishments.o....

The Clean Slate Initiative: The Clean Slate Initiative is a bipartisan organization working across the country, and in Congress, to pass and implement Clean Slate laws and expand who is eligible for record sealing. https://www.cleanslateinitiative.org/

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