For millions of Americans who have experienced the justice system–whether receiving a parking citation for $400 or $600, or a family member navigating the corrections system–justice in the US is expensive, and disproportionately impacts our society’s most financially vulnerable. Too often the associated fines and fees added on after a citizen has paid their debt to society continue to punish the formerly incarcerated. Low credit scores create barriers to housing, employment, and car loans.  In many states holders of justice-involved debt forfeit their right to vote. 

Anne Stuhldreher, Director of Financial Justice for the City and County of San Francisco, will lead the keynote on the challenges faced by justice-involvement. Join us to learn about the financial impacts of justice-involvement, and what can be done to mitigate the financial well-being of millions of individuals and their families who struggle.

This session will answer the questions:

• What are credit unions doing now to help their members cope with these challenges?
• What are some best practices for justice-involved financial services?
• How can credit unions leverage the CU mission to serve this growing population?