Providers and state officials sometimes recommend that state-run shelter residents should check to see if they are eligible to seal potential Massachusetts criminal records that could be a barrier to moving into stable housing, according to a publicly available document. 


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Providers and state officials sometimes recommend that state-run shelter residents should check to see if they are eligible to seal potential Massachusetts criminal records that could be a barrier …{ai:summary}<p>State officials and providers advise residents of state-run shelters in Massachusetts to verify their eligibility for sealing criminal records, which may hinder their access to stable housing. This guidance aims to assist individuals in overcoming barriers to housing stability. #society</p>

Emergency shelter residents sometimes receive guidance to seal local criminal records

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