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 webinar takes a deep dive into “failure to appear,” a leading driver of license suspensions. Speakers will explore why people miss court dates—from logistical barriers and lack of notice to fear and confusion—and how the consequences of nonappearance often compound financial instability and system involvement rather than promote compliance.
