Free Lawyers Clearinghouse Training: CORI – What Nonprofits Need to Know to Help Their Clients

Date and Time: February 5; 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

*Note: This training is hosted by Lawyers Clearinghouse. Any questions about the session should be directed to Crispin Birnbaum.

This training is not designed to help advise nonprofits on their hiring practices. It is solely focused on assisting clients with criminal records.*

This criminal records training is intended for nonprofits whose staff are involved with counseling or offering services in the community to individuals who may have criminal records. It will address the following:

• What exactly is a criminal record in Massachusetts? Who has the data? Who gets access to the data?
• How can a nonprofit help a client reduce the barriers posed by criminal records?
• What is the process to seal a CORI? Can I refer my client to free legal resources for sealing?
• What rights do individuals with a sealed CORI have when they are applying for a job? Housing?
• What is the process to expunge a charge on a CORI? Are there free legal resources?
• What are the concerns for an individual with a CORI who has an immigration issue?

Register Here!

Presenter: Crispin Birnbaum, Access to Justice Fellow

Cost: Free!