Clean Slate Is Coming to Oklahoma | Sarah Fajardo | Unintended Consequences Ep 7

In Episode 7 of Unintended Consequences, Mike Shelton sits down with Sarah Fajardo of the Clean Slate Initiative to discuss one of the most significant criminal justice reforms happening in Oklahoma and across the country. With nearly one in three Americans living with an arrest or conviction record, millions continue to face barriers to employment, housing, education, and financial stability long after they've completed their sentence. Sarah explains how Clean Slate legislation uses technology to automatically seal eligible criminal records, giving people a true second chance while maintaining public safety. This conversation explores: • What the Clean Slate Initiative is • How automatic record sealing works • Why only a small percentage of eligible people currently receive expungements • Oklahoma's bipartisan Clean Slate legislation • How Clean Slate strengthens public safety • Employment and housing barriers after a criminal record • The economic impact of second chances • The implementation process in Oklahoma • Why technology is transforming criminal justice • What comes next for Clean Slate in Oklahoma With an estimated 300,000 Oklahomans expected to benefit from Clean Slate, this conversation highlights how smart policy can strengthen families, grow the workforce, and improve communities across the state. Learn more about the Clean Slate Initiative: https://www.cleanslateinitiative.org Learn more about Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform: https://okjusticereform.org #UnintendedConsequences #CleanSlate #SarahFajardo #CriminalJusticeReform #OCJR