Here are resources available in **Indiana** for **Criminal Record Help**: --- ### **1. Indiana Legal Services (ILS)** - **Website**: [Indiana Legal Services](https://www.indianalegalservices.org/) - **Phone**: **1-844-243-8570** - **Services**: - Legal assistance for criminal record expungement. - Free resources for low-income individuals seeking record sealing or rights restoration. - Guidance on reducing the impact of criminal records on employment or housing. --- ### **2. Indiana Expungement Help Desk** - **Website**: [Indiana Expungement Help Desk](https://www.indyexpungementhelp.org/) - **Location**: Indianapolis, IN - **Services**: - Assistance with filing expungement petitions. - Information on eligibility for sealing or expunging criminal records. - Free legal consultations for residents of Indiana. --- ### **3. Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic** - **Website**: [Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic](https://www.nclegalclinic.org/) - **Phone**: **317-429-4131** - **Services**: - Expungement workshops and legal aid for clearing criminal records. - Representation for those facing barriers due to criminal histories. - Assistance with employment and housing discrimination linked to criminal records. --- ### **4. Clean Slate Indiana** - **Website**: [Clean Slate Indiana](https://cleanslateindiana.org/) - **Services**: - Step-by-step resources for expungement eligibility and filing. - Advocacy for legislative changes to improve expungement access. - Educational tools for navigating the expungement process. --- ### **5. Marion County Expungement Program** - **Website**: [Marion County Expungement Program](https://www.indyexpungementhelp.org/) - **Services**: - Tailored support for residents of Marion County. - Help with completing and submitting expungement paperwork. - Legal education sessions on rights restoration. --- ### **6. Indiana Coalition for Court Access (CCA)** - **Website**: [Indiana Coalition for Court Access](https://www.in.gov/judiciary/iocs/2643.htm) - **Services**: - Statewide assistance with civil legal issues, including expungements. - Tools for self-representation in criminal record cases. - Referrals to legal aid organizations for direct support. --- ### **7. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Indiana** - **Website**: [ACLU Indiana](https://www.aclu-in.org/) - **Phone**: **1-317-635-4059** - **Services**: - Advocacy for fair criminal record policies. - Resources on how to address systemic barriers related to criminal histories. - Legal support for cases involving discrimination or unfair treatment. --- ### **8. Indiana WorkOne Centers** - **Website**: [Indiana WorkOne](https://www.in.gov/dwd/WorkOne/) - **Services**: - Job placement support for individuals with criminal records. - Resources for overcoming employment barriers. - Information on rights restoration related to the workforce. --- ### **9. Second Chance Programs - Center for Community Justice** - **Website**: [Center for Community Justice](https://www.centerforcommunityjustice.org/) - **Location**: Elkhart, IN - **Services**: - Reentry support for individuals with past convictions. - Expungement assistance and workshops. - Community advocacy for reintegration programs. --- ### **10. Indiana 211** - **Phone**: **Dial 211** - **Website**: [Indiana 211](https://www.in211.org/) - **Services**: - Referrals to expungement lawyers and services. - Connections to local support groups and financial assistance programs. --- ### **11. Legal Aid Society of Evansville** - **Website**: [Legal Aid Society of Evansville](https://www.lasindiana.org/) - **Phone**: **812-435-5173** - **Services**: - Legal support for expunging or sealing criminal records. - Free consultations for low-income residents in Vanderburgh County and surrounding areas. --- ### **12. Project GRACE (Gaining Restoration and Access to Career Employment)** - **Website**: [Indiana Project GRACE](https://www.in.gov/idoc/re-entry/project-grace/) - **Services**: - Reentry programs for individuals with criminal records. - Employment readiness training and career counseling. - Expungement guidance and referrals to legal support. --- Addressing a criminal record can open up opportunities for employment, housing, and education. These resources are specifically tailored to help Indiana residents navigate the legal process and overcome barriers.