Second Chance for Georgia

Unlocking Opportunity Through Expungement

Strengthen the Economy

The economy would regain the $87 billion in GDP and 1.9 million workers that are lost when people with a criminal history are excluded from the labor market.

Increase Public Safety

In Illinois, steady employment led to a 62% reduction in recidivism among individuals with a record.

Increase Employment

A University of Michigan study found that a cleared record increased likelihood of employment by 11% and wages by 22% within the first year.

Reduce Barriers

4.2 million people face lifetime barriers due to Georgia's narrow law. [Read more]

Second Chance for Georgia Campaign

The Second Chance for Georgia Campaign, led by the Georgia Justice Project (GJP), brings together a broad base of diverse stakeholders to speak with one voice about the need to expand Georgia's expungement law to allow expungement of certain misdemeanor and felony … Read More

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