Clear Your Path: How Record Clearance Can Remove Barriers to Occupational Licensing Navigating a career with a criminal record can feel like an uphill battle,...
If you’re applying for a job, renting an apartment, or even volunteering, you may need a background check. But what is a background check, and...
In November 2017, Tarra Simmons appeared before the Washington State Supreme Court with friend, mentor, and Georgetown law professor Shon Hopwood sitting beside her. Unlike...
The manufacturing industry is facing a significant challenge - a labor shortage that is only expected to grow in the coming years. With an aging...
Exciting news for Utahns seeking a fresh start! On October 1, 2024, a new record clearance law will take effect, making it easier and more...
In today's competitive job market, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to attract and retain top talent. One often overlooked strategy is fair chance hiring...
On September 13, 2024, a new Arizona record clearance law will significantly increase the number of people eligible to seal their criminal records in the...
At Rasa, we strive to make the process of clearing a criminal record as simple as possible. That is why, unlike traditional lawyers, we have...
September is National Recovery Month, and all throughout the country, people are coming together to support, celebrate, and honor people in recovery. Recovering from substance...
Matt grew up in the Bay Area of Northern California. His childhood was defined by the divorce of his parents when he was just eight...
Higher education has long been a pathway to opportunity, but for many individuals with criminal records, that path has been blocked. The barriers faced by...
In today's competitive job market, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to attract and retain top talent. If you're struggling to fill open positions or...
“We’ve been declined, overlooked, deprived of, boxed in, and relegated in so many corners of our lives.” Marcus Bullock is an entrepreneur through and through....
Have you been hoping to seal your criminal record in Arizona? Good news! The Arizona Legislature just passed a new law to make the process...
In today's competitive job market, companies are constantly seeking new ways to attract and retain top talent. One often overlooked strategy is fair chance hiring...
“People make bad decisions that have real-life consequences. And when people end up serving time for those bad decisions, how much more punishment should they...
There has never been a better time to get your Utah record cleared. Thanks to Rasa’s innovative eligibility tool and streamlined process, the price for...
Navigating the legal system is intimidating, especially if you are doing it alone. Because of this, many people who are eager to create a better...
embracing fair chance hiring practices benefits individuals, businesses, and communities. Fair chance hiring creates positive outcomes for individuals, businesses, and communities alike. By providing opportunities...
Utah and Arizona’s manufacturing sector is grappling with a significant labor shortage. Across the two states, there are hundreds of thousands of unfilled manufacturing positions,...
Two expungement-related bills passed this session, making a number of changes to Utah’s expungement landscape. Over the next few weeks, we will be doing a...
“None of the opportunities that I have today would have happened if I didn’t show up. I might have been scared, I might have been...
Looking Back & Moving Forward I love the end of the year because it gives me a moment to reflect on everything that happened. This...
“Take it in very small steps, surround yourself with people who believe in you, and don’t be afraid to talk about what happened.” Due to...
You may believe that if you were arrested, but never convicted of a crime, or if you were charged with a crime, but the case...
The United States is in the middle of one of its biggest labor shortages in history. There are more job openings today than there are...
“Don’t let your insecurities and doubt prevent you from making a life worth living.” Brock’s first encounter with the criminal justice system was at age...
September is National Recovery month, and all throughout the state, people are coming together to support, celebrate, and honor people in recovery. Recovering from substance...
September is National Recovery Month and all across the state, people are coming together to support, recognize, and celebrate people in recovery. During this month-long...
BCI processing times and government fees were both impacted by HB 392, a Utah expungement law that sunsetted on June 30, 2023. HB 392 went...
