Safe Communities Work: Seal Old Conviction Records to Boost Workforce Participation, Build Safety, and Grow the Economy

Clearing old records boosts employment and makes communities safer. And safe communities are the engines of innovation and growth. This report, Safe Communities Work: Seal Old Conviction Records to Boost Workforce Participation, Build Safety, and Grow the Economy, finds that the Illinois Legislature can put the state into a cycle where employment creates safety and safety creates innovation and prosperity.