To the Honorable [Name of Elected Official],  

My name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent in [Your District/City/Town]. I am writing to express my strong support for [Your State]’s Clean Slate policy. Clean Slate laws are critical for giving people who have served their time and remained crime-free a chance to rebuild their lives. 

As you may know, Clean Slate uses technology to automate the sealing of eligible past arrest and conviction records. This process helps people overcome the significant barriers created by living with an arrest or conviction record.

I believe that Clean Slate is a win-win for [Your State]. This policy benefits the people who would have a meaningful second chance, of course, but beyond that, it benefits families, communities, and even our economy:

• Improved Lives: A recent study found that Clean Slate policies significantly improve the lives of people who have benefited from them. They experience:some text
  • Increased employment and financial stability;
  • Improved family relationships; and
  • Better mental health.
    
• Safer Communities: Research shows that people with sealed records are less likely to commit crimes than the general public. This means safer communities for everyone.
  

• Economic Growth: When people with sealed records can participate fully in the workforce, our economy benefits. The U.S. economy loses an estimated $78-$87 billion annually because of decreased workforce participation by people with records. Clean Slate policies can help reverse this loss and strengthen our state's economy.

Clean Slate is a popular bipartisan policy despite the ever-growing political divide. To date, twelve states have passed Clean Slate laws with a wide range of bipartisan support. I urge you to support this sensible and pragmatic policy and help [pass/strengthen/adequately fund, etc.] Clean Slate in [Your State].

Sincerely,

[Your Name]