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Expunctions and Nondisclosures: Barrier Removal for Victims
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Classroom 202
Victims face several invisible barriers that make it more difficult for them to leave. Or if they have left, make it very difficult for them to stay away. This presentation can discuss how tools such as expunctions and nondisclosures, amongst others, can assist. The main tools we are going to discuss is going to be related to cleaning up a victims criminal history using expunctions and nondisclosures. Having a criminal history, even when a case was ultimately dismissed, can prevent someone from obtaining employment, housing, etc. and thus make it more difficult for victims to successfully leave. Expunctions would allow victims to erase eligible criminal records, and nondisclosures would allow victims to hide their criminal history.  Similarly, victims can also use tools like name changes,  occupational driver's license (ODL), etc. to help remove barriers that prevent victims from leaving an abusive relationship. 
Speakers
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Anwesha Sarkar

Supervising Attorney, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
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Jessica Picon

Staff Attorney, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Hello! I am a member of the LASSA team, we help survivors of sexual assault receive access to legal representation that is free for them! I enjoy what I do as I feel I am making a difference in the lives of my clients. I am currently handling family law cases, some housing cases... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Classroom 202
  Multidisciplinary/ Miscellaneous

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