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Chamber and legal-aid partners combine expungement clinics with job fairs to reduce stigma
Summary
Bowman described "Fair Chance Opportunity Fairs," co-hosted with Legal Aid of the Bluegrass and Goodwill, that pair record-clearing services with job resources, food and music to make expungement clinics more inviting for attendees.
Ryan Bowman said traditional expungement clinics can feel clinical and intimidating, so the Kentucky Chamber Foundation partnered with Goodwill and Legal Aid of the Bluegrass to create Fair Chance Opportunity Fairs that combine record-clearing assistance with food, music and employer presence to reduce stigma and connect participants directly to jobs.
Bowman and Acker both said combining expungement and workforce resources reduces barriers: Bowman noted the fairs aim to be inviting so families can attend and participants are not left holding "documents in your hand waiting to see a lawyer." Acker said when someone benefits from expungement and referral, the result can be "life changing" and lead directly to employment and stability.
