Overcoming the barriers of criminal records

The Second Chance Project works to expand the freedom of people with criminal records and empower them to positively participate in their communities to break generational cycles of poverty.

With the rapidly expanding use of background checks, people are routinely excluded and disadvantaged because of their criminal records, causing financial instability or risk of homelessness, thereby stunting future progress indefinitely.

People with criminal records face unprecedented, lifelong barriers to:
• Obtaining and retaining employment;
• Finding safe, stable housing;
• Pursuing an education;
• Acquiring professional licensing; and
• Volunteering at schools or charities.

Our Second Chance Legal Clinic is currently closed. Please check back for when it will reopen.