Clean slate town hall hosted

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — DREAM.org and the Kentucky Clean Slate Coalition hosted a “Clean Slate Town Hall” in Lexington on Thursday night, focusing on efforts to support individuals seeking a fresh start after serving their time.

The event highlighted the Clean Slate Act, which aims to reduce recidivism by automatically expunging certain records for eligible individuals who remain crime-free for five years. Panelists, including local advocates and experts, outlined how the legislation could help Kentuckians access better opportunities in employment, education, and housing.

Organizers emphasized that automatic record expungement would ease the burden on individuals navigating the expungement process while improving social and economic outcomes for communities across the state.

The Kentucky Clean Slate Coalition continues to advocate for policies to assist those seeking to rebuild their lives post-incarceration and promote second chances.