Second Chance Lobby Day is a time for all who believe in second chances to come together to speak to our NC lawmakers about the criminal justice and reentry issues that are impacting our communities. We gather to collectively share our stories and speak to senators and representatives about changes that should be made to NC laws to remove barriers to productive citizenship for individuals with criminal records.
We believe that our communities are safer when all of us have access to the resources and opportunities needed to take care of ourselves and our loved ones.
We support:
- Expanding Criminal Record Relief (Expunctions & Certificates of Relief)
- Abolishing the Drug Tax
- Repealing the drug felony ban on SNAP & TANF benefits
- Ending harmful use of mugshots
- Ending debt-based driver’s license suspensions
- Eliminating/Reducing Criminal Court Fines and Fees
- Increasing state budget allocations for reentry services
Important Information
Transportation
The Second Chance Alliance will be providing buses to select locations throughout the state of North Carolina to assist individuals interested in using these means to travel to and from the Lobby Day gathering site. There is no cost to ride these buses. Transportation requests submitted on or before March 31, 2023, are greatly appreciated as this will better assist to meet transportation needs.
Locations: Charlotte, Asheville, Wilmington, Fayetteville, New Bern/Greenville
2023 North Carolina Second Chance Alliance Gala
The Second Chance Alliance would like to honor criminal justice reform and voting rights champions in NC. We will be hosting a semi-formal Gala on the evening of May 2nd to uplift individuals who have been steadfast in the movement. Space for this event is limited.
Register Here! Registration closes on April 4th, 2023
Having trouble with the form? Access the form directly here.