Our Providers 27 “Certain challenges in our community require multiple hands… It takes the collective effort of the university, our community partners, especially in health care and the judicial system… And by solving problems for individuals, we’re solving problems for our overall community.” Dr. Jeanine Kraybill, Director, Pre-Law Program, CSU Bakersfield KFHC strengthened the initiative by layering health-focused support into the legal framework. In addition to helping secure clinic locations and providing logistical support, KFHC connected participants to clinical services, case management and community resources addressing employment, housing and other essential needs. This integrated approach reflects KFHC’s broader commitment to supporting successful community reentry and addressing social factors that directly influence health. For providers and partners, the expungement clinics demonstrate how coordinated collaboration across health care, legal services, education and justice systems can produce meaningful, scalable outcomes. The model developed in Kern County has emerged as a statewide example of how cross-sector partnerships can work together to restore opportunity, strengthen public safety and support healthier futures. Scan to learn more about the Health and Justice Expungement Project
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