RCP students come from a diverse pool of majors and backgrounds; most are first-generation people of color. Students bring the understanding gained through RCP experience to careers ranging from probation, law enforcement, social services, tech, and government. Many consider law school as a possibility for the first time.
Highlights
Meritorious Service Award from the College of Social Sciences
Congratulations to Peggy Stevenson who received the Meritorious Service Award from the College of Social Sciences in May 2024! Shown here with Dean Anne Marie Todd (L) and Justice Studies Dept Chair Paul Knepper.
The Exponential Impact of Expungement
Staff members Diana Carreras and Omar Arauza are featured in SJSU's newly designed Washington Square Magazine! Both give their perspectives on their involvement with the Record Clearance Project and explain the long-lasting impact on students and clients.
SJSU’s Julia Halprin Jackson spoke to RCP students and staff and wrote about how the program’s impact provides hope and opportunities to those involved.
South County Reentry Center expands hours
Staff member Stacy Quezada is pictured in the expansion of resources for those who recently released
Since its establishment...
The RCP has a 99% success rate in clearing people’s records when a court hearing is required and has removed over $130,000 in court debt on clients' behalf.