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Affect Conf
September 15, 2017
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What Do Second Chances Look Like?
Jazmyn Latimer at Affect 2017
Affect Conf
September 15, 2017
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Transcript
What do second chances look like? Jazmyn Latimer Lead Designer
at Code for America @jazmynlatimer
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer I can’t move forward. My past keeps
popping up. I’m not that person anymore.
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Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer 1 in 4 U.S adults has a
criminal record
American Bar Association, 2014 44,500 state and federal laws restrict
people who have a criminal record
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Employment Professional licenses College admissions Victims services
Housing assistance Food assistance Volunteering Voting Common restrictions
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer 100 people going back to work =
Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, 2011 $2 million annual savings $55 million lifetime earnings
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer In California, some convictions can be reduced
or dismissed ➔ Drug possession ➔ Petty theft under $950 ➔ Forgery under $950 ➔ Bad checks under $950 ➔ … and others
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer 8 million Californians are eligible to clear
their record
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This is what a criminal record looks like…
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Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer “If this doesn’t work, what’s the point
of trying to do anything good? No one will accept me.”
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer “I paid $230 dollars and went to
a 2 month class to get certified for the job… They still denied me because of my record. It was so discouraging.”
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Only 7% of eligible people have started
the process of clearing their record in Los Angeles County
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Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer San Francisco County 3-6 months Alameda County
3-6 months Contra Costa County 3-6 months 1 to 2 years to clear your record in multiple counties
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer They gave me 30 days to get
this done. Can I expedite the process? I’ll be facing bankruptcy.
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Second chance = You can apply to
clear your record wherever, whenever
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Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Over 50% of applicants apply to clear
their record after business hours
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Over 40% of applicants need to clear
their record in multiple counties
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Second chance = You don’t have to
be an expert to understand it
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Alameda Contra Costa San Francisco San Diego
Santa Barbara Santa Clara Ventura Solano Fresno Santa Cruz Sonoma Clear My Record currently serves 12 counties Yolo
San Francisco Public Defender Contra Costa Public Defender Fresno Public
Defender
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer 85% of applicants prefer to be contacted
via email or text
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Second chance = The system is designed
with applicant’s needs in mind
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Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer 3 months waiting to hear back from
your attorney 2 days
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Second chance = Helping the helpers
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Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Justice is getting the implementation right.
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer I deserve it. I’ve done my time.
I want to move on with my life.
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Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Our 3,859th applicant Our 1st applicant
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer • Helped over 3,800 applicants • Launched
in 12 CA counties • You can apply to all 12 counties at once • You can apply in 10 minutes Progress in year #1:
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Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Second chance = You control the process
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer How might we help people apply on
their own? Challenge:
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer Second chance = Your success isn’t dependent
on which state you’re in
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer How might we help people clear their
records in states outside of California? Challenge:
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Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer
Jazmyn Latimer • @jazmynlatimer
Jazmyn Latimer• @jazmynlatimer I, too, can bring change. I am
not my past. I am someone of worth.
Thank you Jazmyn Latimer Lead Designer at Code for America
@jazmynlatimer