This three-part webinar series brought together researchers and individuals directly impacted by North Carolina’s driver’s license suspension policies to explore how they affect employment, economic mobility, and reentry. The ultimate goal, was to understand the human impact of the suspensions for the approximately one million people in North Carolina who are currently affected. This opening session features people directly impacted by driver’s license suspensions. Panelists will share how losing the ability to drive affected employment, family responsibilities, health care access, and day-to-day survival, revealing the human costs that rarely show up in statutes or court records.
