The Case for Second Chances: A Conversation About Criminal Justice, Collateral Consequences, and Clemency

September 22, 2023

10:00 am – 11:30 am Eastern

Join the Office of the Pardon Attorney for this special event addressing the collateral consequences of incarceration and the role of record-clearing and clemency. Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta will provide opening remarks, followed by a panel discussion featuring the following justice-impacted advocates and experts:

Ames Grawert, Brennan Center for Justice
Sheena Meade, The Clean Slate Initiative
Amy Ralston Povah, Can-Do Clemency
Robert Richardson, Clemency Recipient
Tony Lewis, Jr., Activist and Author

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