Relief from Collateral Consequences: Playing the Long Game - Jason W.

Relief from Collateral Consequences - Playing the Long Game
Much of what Jason presents comes from his own experience including being granted an absolute pardon/expungement of his conviction. Certainly that pardon process isn’t available to everyone, but much of what he learned can be applied to various situations: such as when people are looking to go for tier reductions, early release from probation, or lessening of probation restrictions. Subtopics that will be covered as you seek relief include: finding ways to give back to the community; don’t rush the process of seeking relief (be organized); write first drafts of the character reference letters to make it easier for people who want to support you to do so; watch other hearings and learn how the process works; take responsibility; and prepare for it to be an emotional process.
Bio: In addition to working full-time in an unrelated field, Jason W. currently serves as President of Restorative Action Alliance, a group of anti-carceral crime survivors, individuals impacted by the criminal legal system, and restorative advocates and practitioners with a regional focus on New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. In 2020, he co-created the podcast Amplified Voices to share real life, in-depth stories of fellow humans who have been impacted by the criminal legal system. Jason has worked in leadership roles at Fortune 100 Companies and in smaller start-ups.
NARSOL is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization exclusively dedicated to defending the constitutional liberties of registered citizens and their families. NARSOL opposes dehumanizing registries and works to eliminate discrimination, banishment, and vigilantism against persons accused or convicted of sexual offenses through the use of impact litigation, public education, legislative advocacy, and media outreach in order to reintegrate and reconcile affected individuals and restore their constitutional rights.
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This was informative. For those who can, do. I'm a bit surprised more persons don't follow this channel/organization. Perhaps it's due to the stigma, societal "beat-down", and just trying to deal with the rigors of life. I'm saying to those- look outside yourself, to help yourself.