by sd_admin | Nov 18, 2022 | Blog, News, Second Chance
It’s been stated that kindness is the most important tool to spread love among humanity. It is in that same spirit that I am excited to announce our latest partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and the Cincinnati Arts Association, providing at-risk...
by Marais Jacon-Duffy | Jul 6, 2020 | Reducing Collateral Sanctions, Second Chance
What does it mean to seal a record? How is that different from expungement? Sealing a record means that it should no longer be available through publicly available records or background checks, though it may still be available to some employers, such as many schools...
by Marais Jacon-Duffy | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog, Second Chance
I used to interview people, mostly teenagers, to work in food service at a local amusement park over the summer. I had to ask everyone about their criminal history and let them know that a disclosure would not prevent them from becoming employed. Only one person ever...
by Marais Jacon-Duffy | Oct 31, 2019 | Blog, Second Chance
Harvard Law graduate Michael Zuckerman could have taken a job anywhere after he completed his clerkship at the U.S. Supreme Court. So why did he choose to come to OJPC? Michael Zuckerman, Skadden Fellow, Second Chance Attorney I’m thrilled to return to OJPC as a...
by Marais Jacon-Duffy | Oct 30, 2018 | Reducing Collateral Sanctions, Second Chance
An exciting new record sealing law just went into effect in Ohio. Until now, most Ohioans with criminal records could never clear away the stigma of their past. But, Ohio’s new record sealing law will allow many deserving people to finally have a fresh start...
by Marais Jacon-Duffy | Apr 2, 2018 | Blog, Second Chance
As in years past, April is nationally recognized as Second Chance Month. A White House press release said the monthlong observance will encourage Americans to “provide opportunities for people with criminal records to earn an honest second chance,” as...
