Fair Chance Criminal Justice Project

The Fair Chance Criminal Justice Project partners with impacted people, congregations, concerned community members, advocacy organizations, and decision-makers to change local and states policies and practices to make the criminal justice system more fair from arrest to reentry.

Latest Fair Chance Criminal Justice Project News

STATEMENT: Wilmington’s police museum controversy demonstrates need to abolish the North Carolina Drug Tax

STATEMENT: New Hanover County budget funds essential criminal record relief

MEDIA RELEASE: New website to help with debt-based driver’s license suspension

STATEMENT: New NC court rules are step in the right direction for debt relief

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Recent Fair Chance Criminal Justice Project Publications

Your Voice Your Vote

Your Voice Your Vote: Criminal Justice Debt

NCJC Brief

2022 Summary of North Carolina Expunctions

Fact Sheet

The Budget Story: Smart public investments can ensure access to justice and safety for all

Infographic

The North Carolina General Assembly Should Abolish the “Drug Tax”

NCJC Brief

2021 Summary of North Carolina Expunctions

Fact Sheet

The COVID-19 Vaccine & North Carolina’s Justice-Involved Population

Your Voice Your Vote

YOUR VOICE YOUR VOTE: Criminal Justice Fines and Fees

Legislative Bulletin

2020 Legislative Session: Responding to COVID-19 with Compassion and Commitment to Strengthening Well-Being for All

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Overview

Eliminating Remnants of the War on Drugs

In North Carolina, the failed war on drugs still has long-lasting effects that disproportionately impact black and brown people. NC policies like the …

NC Second Chance Act

The transformative legislation of the Second Chance Act was made possible by a broad range of stakeholders, especially people with criminal records, their …

Record Restoration