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So thrilled so be with a powerhouse crew of researchers today at @UMich discussing the growing research base making the case for bringing #CleanSlate automated record-clearing to all 50 states! 
Two table-setting findings offered by @UMich researcher Sonja Starr making the case for automating record-clearing:
- One year after a record is cleared, wages ⬆️ >20%
- But under a petition-based system, just 6.5% of eligible people get their records cleared within 5 years
- One year after a record is cleared, wages ⬆️ >20%
- But under a petition-based system, just 6.5% of eligible people get their records cleared within 5 years
Another jaw-dropping stat underscoring the need for automation: @colleen_chien finds some *20-30 million* people nationwide are currently eligible for record-clearing—but haven’t been able to clear their records (due to barriers in the petition-based process).
All snaps to @misterjayjordan of @safeandjust for challenging the researchers in the room to hire at least one fellow who’s been directly affected by the justice system—lived experience is sorely missing from the ivory tower...
