Restorative Justice Training
In April 2022, the Rising Scholars Regional Coordinators hosted a training on Restorative Justice and Accountability. This slide deck was shown during that training.
On Campus
Rising Scholars 21-22 Funding Application
Apply now for Rising Scholars Network categorical funding. Applications are due March 21.
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Updated FAQ for Rising Scholars Funding Application
Final FAQ with all questions and answers about the RFA. Distributed March 15, 2022.
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Webinar: Career Advising for Applicants with Conviction Histories
Rising Scholars hosted this webinar on February 11, 2022. It covers expungement and record clearance, fair chance hiring, and licensing barriers in California.
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California Licensing Boards Affected by AB2138
List of California licensing boards subject to the new rules in AB2138 (2020)
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Fair Chance for Occupational Licensing FAQ
FAQ about changes to occupational licensing brought about by AB2138 (2020), including a description of when a license can be denied because of criminal history and links to organizations that can provide legal support.
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Know Your Rights: California’s Fair Chance Act
Know Your Rights flyer from Legal Aid at Work provides an overview of job seekers’ rights
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Fair Chance Act Toolkit
This 2020 Toolkit from Legal Aid at Work helps job seekers with criminal records
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Clean Slate Remedies
This 2020 flyer from East Bay Community Law Center provides an overview of clean slate remedies available for formerly incarcerated people.
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Best Practices For Asking Rising Scholars Students On Campus About Their Prior Incarceration Status
The California Community Colleges are increasingly striving to collect data about the number of formerly incarcerated students on their campuses. Data collection can raise privacy concerns and may cause tension in the relationship between Rising Scholars students and the college. This collection of successful practices may help Rising Scholars programs navigate this challenging terrain.