expungementclinicathelibrary - Public Libraries Online https://publiclibrariesonline.org A Publication of the Public Library Association Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:43:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 FYI Podcast: Hosting an Expungement Clinic at the Public Library https://publiclibrariesonline.org/2022/09/new-fyi-podcast-hosting-an-expungement-clinic-at-the-public-library/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-fyi-podcast-hosting-an-expungement-clinic-at-the-public-library https://publiclibrariesonline.org/2022/09/new-fyi-podcast-hosting-an-expungement-clinic-at-the-public-library/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 22:08:19 +0000 https://publiclibrariesonline.org/?p=18139 Job seekers with a criminal record face an enormous barrier to employment. While legal service providers can assist with the […]

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]]> Job seekers with a criminal record face an enormous barrier to employment. While legal service providers can assist with the expungement process, often at little or no cost, they are predominantly located in urban centers, making access difficult for those in rural areas. In this episode Elena Coelho, Adult Program Manager, Worcester County (MD) Library; and Marshall Shord, Assistant Branch Manager, Worcester County (MD) Library will share their experience starting and running a bi-monthly expungement clinic in an area with few pro bono legal resources. The hybrid model they use, in partnership with the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, allows participants to virtually connect with lawyers in other parts of the state through library-provided laptops in a semi-private meeting room.

 

Welcome Elena and Marshall

 

 

 

 

 

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