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​Here is an updated know your rights flyer for anyone participating in the #DetroitProtests. If you can, please write 313-925-2626 on your body somewhere in case you are arrested and need an attorney.

Project Clean Slate

City of Detroit
FREE EXPUNGEMENT FAIRS
Detroit At Work Career Centers
Monthly, beginning July 5th
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Every 1st Thursday
Northwest Activity Center
18100 Meyers
Detroit, MI 48235

Every 3rd Thursday
SER Metro Career Center - Southwest
9301 Michigan Avenue
Detroit, MI 48210

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday
Samaritan Center - East
5555 Conner
Detroit, MI 48213
​For More Information:
Website: www.detroitmi.gov/projectcleanslate

BAN-THE-BOX-LAWS:
Employment Rights For Felons

pROJECT cLEAN sLATE dETROIT
​FUNDING AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Job Search Tools & Staffing Agencies

CITY OF DETROIT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Website: detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

 JOBS FOR FELONS HUB
Website: www.jobsforfelonshub.com/
Services:
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Housing
  • Resources

DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS
​440 E. Congress Street
Detroit, MI 48226
PH: (313) 876-0674
TTY: 711
Website: www.descmiworks.com/

​PEOPLE READY (FORMERLY LABOR READY)
1553 E. Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48207
PH: (313) 446-9675
Multiple Branch locations available
Website: www.peopleready.com/locations/Detroit-MI-1679

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PH: 1(800)GOODWILL (466-9455)
Website: www.goodwill.org/find-jobs-and-services/find-a-job/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyujc-9ae2wIVwrjACh0pigB3EAAYAyAAEgIWQ_D_BwE#people-with-criminal-backgrounds
​FELON OPPORTUNITIES
(Jobs and Housing in Tennessee)
Website: felonopportunities.com/

EX-OFFENDERS EMPLOYMENT
(Sponsored Listings)
Website: ex-offenders.net/

HELP FOR FELONS
​Website: helpforfelons.org/
  • Jobs
  • Housing
  • Re-entry Programs
  • News & Information
  • Financial Advice

2ND CHANCES 4 FELONS
Website: 2ndchances4felons.com/
Community Social Services of Wayne County

Worthy Able and Ready Program - W.A.R.

9851 Hamilton Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
PH:  (313)883-2100
​
Website: www.csswayne.org/behavioral-health-and-community-services
Services:
  • Employment
  • Housing
  • Obtain Proper I.D.
  • Obtain Vital Records
  • Welfare Benefits

project clean slate Detroit
Expungement process

Eligibility for Setting Aside Criminal Convictions"
  • If you have one (1) felony and no more than two (2) misdemeanors on your record.
  • If you have two (2) misdemeanors and no felonies on your record.
  • If you have a charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct (4th degree only) and if committed prior to January 12, 2015.
  • If you have conviction cases in Michigan ONLY.  Cases in other states will be used to determine eligibility.
  • If you have juvenile adjudications you wish to set aside consult an attorney regarding the expungement process.
  • You can apply to set aside an eligible conviction five (5) years after the completion of your sentence including jail time, probation, or parole.

Job Openings

SAKTHI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
Inquire About the "Jail to Jobs Program"
6401 W. Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48209
PH:  (313) 552-6003
Website: ​sakthiauto.com/

​TECHNICOLOR VIDEOCASSETTE OF MICHIGAN
28301 Schoolcraft Avenue #300
Livonia, MI 48150
PH:  (734) 466-4301
Website: ​https://careers.technicolor.com/

Felony Friendly Companies

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Convictions NOT ELIGIBLE for Set Aside:
  • Felonies with possible life sentences (i.e. armed robbery, murder, kidnapping, etc) even if you served less time.
  • Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC I, II, III)
  • Child abuse
  • Child pornography
  • Computer solicitation of a minor for stalking
  • Felony domestic violence (with a misdemeanor prior)
  • Human trafficking
  • Terrorism
Project Clean Slate Detroit offers free legal representation at hearings.  Costs apply for court applications, fingerprinting, postage, and obtaining certified copies of records.

​For Specific Details:
codstaging.detroitmi.gov/Portals/0/docs/Law/Project%20Slate/Expungement%20Fair%20Info.pdf