Clean Slate Massachusetts Launched Statewide Quarterly Coalition Meetings

 Clean Slate Massachusetts Launched Statewide Quarterly Coalition Meetings

Virtual gatherings will unite advocates, share updates, and build momentum for criminal record reform

 

BOSTON, MA - Clean Slate Massachusetts (CSMA) has launched a new quarterly statewide coalition meeting series - the State of the Slate: A Quarterly Huddle for Clean Slate MA Advocates - to bring together advocates, impacted individuals, and supporters working to expand access to criminal record sealing across the Commonwealth.

 

The first meeting took place on Monday, October 28, 2025, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. This interactive virtual gathering served as a hub for updates, inspiration, and action, as well as a chance to connect beyond email and social media.

 

“Momentum for Clean Slate is growing across Massachusetts,” said Jay Vilar, The Boston Director at The Fountain Fund. “These meetings give us a space to come together across communities, learn from one another, and take concrete steps toward change. Whether you’re new to the movement or have been part of it from the start, everyone has a role to play in creating a fairer, more hopeful future for people who are eligible for and deserve sealed CORIs.”

 

Each session will feature a mix of advocacy updates, storytelling, and practical guidance - including:

· A high-level overview of why the current CORI sealing system doesn’t work and what new legislation will change

· Personal stories from advocates and community leaders

· Opportunities to learn how to testify, meet with legislators, or speak with the press

· A special guest performance or video presentation

· Action alerts, polls, and trivia to keep participants engaged

Participants left with a shared understanding of the Clean Slate campaign, clear ways to get involved, and fresh inspiration to help pass this vital legislation.

 

Future meetings are tentatively planned per quarter, ensuring consistent opportunities to connect, collaborate, and drive change. The next meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2026, with additional meetings expected in Spring and Summer. Registration is free and open to anyone interested in criminal justice reform or community empowerment.

 

For more information about Clean Slate legislation or to join the campaign, visit www.cleanslatema.org.