Webinar Recording Posted, Clean Slate Laws and Public Health
April 11, 2025
From Barriers to Bridges: Clean Slate Laws & Public Health
This webinar features insights from leaders across public health, policy, and advocacy who will offer a well-rounded conversation on the health, legislative, and economic dimensions of clean slate policy:
- Dr. Sheena Meade, CEO of The Clean Slate Initiative, a national organization championing policies that expand second chances through record clearance.
- Senator Adam Gomez, representing the Massachusetts State Senate and a key advocate for criminal justice reform and economic equity.
- Jessica Collins, Executive Director of the Public Health Institute of Western MA, whose work centers health equity and community well-being.
- Jay Ash, CEO of the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, bringing a business perspective to the importance of second chances and economic inclusion.
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On February 9, 2026, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts convened partners and legislators to celebrate the FY26 earmark for 413Cares.org and to share updates on major regional initiatives. PHIWM extends deep appreciation to Representative Michael Finn, Senator Adam Gomez, and the entire Western Massachusetts legislative delegation for their continued partnership and support for 413Cares.org , which remains a critical tool for connecting Western MA residents to help when they need it most. 413Cares.org saw major growth in 2025, with searches doubling and the number of users increasing more than fourfold. Check out photos from the gathering below!
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In 1996, courageous and visionary leaders from competing healthcare institutions created a public health organization to bring people together, secure resources, and convene multiple sectors to focus on community health issues that were not being addressed. That collective vision and action manifested in Partners for a Healthier Community, now the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts. Over the past 30 year s, we have strengthened partnerships and uplifted community voices. We are more committed than ever to ensure everyone has what they need to lead a healthy life. Thank you for your decades of partnership and lifetime of active hope.
