Partner Profiles
Josh Eisenstein
Clearing Paths to New Beginnings
Josh Eisenstein leads the marijuana expungement and rights restoration team at Community Legal Services (CLS) in Phoenix, a partner organization of the Reclaim Your Future campaign. And as a vital coalition partner, Josh is on a mission of empowerment and second chances.
“I’ve seen how criminal records can create significant obstacles to Arizonans pursuing their life and employment goals,” Josh says. “The expungement and criminal record restoration work we do at CLS is critical in assisting our clients in removing those obstacles, which in turn opens doors to significantly improve employment, education, housing, and other opportunities in their lives.”
“It is a privilege to work with our clients, to be on
this journey with them to improve their lives.” -Josh Eisenstein
Unlocking Opportunities: The Power of Expungement
At the core of CLS’ mission, in collaboration with the Reclaim Your Future campaign, is the removal of barriers for individuals with a marijuana-related conviction or arrest history.
“Our work empowers our clients to follow their dreams,” says Josh, emphasizing the transformative impact of expungement on employment, education, housing and overall life opportunities. “It is a privilege to work with our clients, to be on this journey with them to improve their lives.”
As part of their support network, Josh and the CLS team become advocates for those facing obstacles and uphill battles in their quest to move on from the stigma of a conviction or arrest history. Witnessing clients excited about their prospects and embracing a positive outlook is the driving force behind their work.
“For me, it is a privilege to work with (clients) and show them that there is support available,” Josh says.
Expanding Horizons: CLS’s Outreach Initiatives
Looking ahead, Josh envisions broadening CLS’ impact across Arizona. “Our goals include increasing our outreach in Maricopa County, as well as throughout the state,” he says. Recent outreach events in western Arizona, including La Paz and Mohave counties, have laid the foundation for informing and assisting Arizonans who can benefit from CLS’ services.
Josh’s involvement in the Reclaim Your Future campaign has exposed him to the widespread need for outreach efforts.
“The positive effect on our clients,” he says, “is clear and powerful.”
For upcoming events where you might meet Josh and the CLS expungement team, see the RYF events calendar here.
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