In the identity theory of desistance, optimism is important to individual transformation. Yet, as the authors of this article assert, unfounded optimi...
Diversion allows a defendant to earn dismissal of a charge by satisfying conditions set by the prosecutor or court, thereby avoiding conviction. Expun...
This grant program from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) provides grants and technical assistance to improve the capacity and effectiveness of s...
This journal article examines how to protect the benefits for youth of destroying records, while still ensuring that researchers, advocates, and decis...
According to recently conducted an empirical analysis of record clearing that they believe has made important inroads into what is known about expunge...
This grant program seeks to enhance community supervision agencies’ capacity to help reduce crimes committed by, and improve outcomes for, people unde...
This purpose of this grant program is to provide state, tribal, and local community corrections agencies with information, resources, and training and...