FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 18, 2024
Contact: Alexis Wrease (302) 319-3307
Senator Darius Brown will host a series of expungement fairs this fall, starting in Milford, Delaware on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the St. Paul United Methodist Church. This event has a limited number of free one-on-one legal counseling services available only to those who pre-register on a first come first serve basis. This event is not open to the press.
Since 2019, Senator Brown has hosted expungement fairs in communities throughout the First State, providing justice-involved Delawareans a direct opportunity for a second chance.
“Historically, Delawareans with a criminal record for even the lowest level criminal offenses, face barriers to employment, housing, and an education – a prolonged punishment that haunts them far past their completed sentence,” stated Senator Brown, D-Wilmington.
“These expungement fairs help address those barriers, granting avenues to upward mobility, and ultimately helping our neighbors find a road to redemption. I am proud of the lives that have been changed because of these community events, and will remain steadfast in my efforts to further replace barriers to opportunity so all Delawareans can find prosperity.”
Senator Brown has demonstrated his commitment to restorative justice through both community outreach and legislative progress. He championed the Adult Expungement Reform Act of 2019 and the Clean Slate Act of 2021, which are providing second chances to thousands of Delawareans.
“I believe in second chances, and those who have served their time and are looking to better reintegrate into our community deserve one. Please consider attending to learn more about the Adult Expungement Reform Act and the new expungement process,” said Senator David L. Wilson, R-Milford.
WHO: Senator Darius Brown
Office of Defense Services
Delaware Criminal Justice System (DELJIS)
The Advancement through PARDONS and EXPUNGEMENT (APEX) Program – Delaware Department of Labor
WHEN: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 22
WHERE: St. Paul United Methodist Church
300 North Street
Milford, Delaware, 19963
REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/4dhE7F4
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