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Joshua Gaines

Project Manager, Corrections and Reentry

Josh Gaines focuses on issues involving the collateral consequences of criminal conviction, barriers to work, and relief from the long-term impacts of a criminal record. He previously served as the deputy director of the Collateral Consequences Resource Center, worked extensively on the Restoration of Rights Project, and provided counsel for federal pardon applicants. Josh received his BA in sociology from North Carolina State University and his JD from the Washington College of Law at American University.

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Expanding Access to Health Care Jobs for Workers with Criminal Histories

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Expanding Access to Public Employment for People with Criminal Records

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