Merge pull request #1776 from hackforla/dev

Dev

Author: sydneywalcoff

products/statement-generator/public/locales/en/translation.json

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   },
   "faq_page": {
     "page_header": "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)",
-    "page_subheader": "This guide will help you learn more about declaration letters and how to use the tool.",
+    "page_subheader": "This guide will help you learn more about declarations and how to use the tool.",
     "section1": "Expungement Basics",
     "title1.1": "What is expungement?",
     "paragraph1.1a": "Expungement of a past criminal conviction in California means that the conviction is dismissed. It is also called “record clearance,” “dismissal,” or “record relief.”",
     "paragraph1.1b": "If your conviction is eligible for dismissal but is not eligible for automatic dismissal, you can apply to, or “petition”, the court for it to be dismissed.",
     "paragraph1.1c": "Expungement lifts many of the negative effects of a criminal conviction and can give you a fresh start in your life.",
-    "title1.2": "What is a declaration letter?",
-    "paragraph1.2a": "A declaration letter in California is a written statement in a petition for expungement or reduction of some infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies. It may be required or may be added as supporting evidence depending on your case.",
+    "title1.2": "What is a declaration?",
+    "paragraph1.2a": "A declaration in California is a written statement in a petition for expungement or reduction of some infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies. It may be required or may be added as supporting evidence depending on your case.",
     "paragraph1.2b": "It is a written letter that explains why dismissal of your conviction would be in the interest of justice. It allows you to tell the judge your story and describe your circumstances, efforts to reform, and motivation for expungement or reduction. It is often about one page long.",
     "title1.3": "Why does reduction or expungement matter to me?",
     "paragraph1.3a": "Expungement means that in most cases your past criminal conviction cannot be used against you when applying for a job, housing, state licensing, or student loans. You may also regain some of your rights, like, in some cases, owning a firearm.",
     "paragraph1.3b": "Reduction, also called “reclassification” or “redesignation”, allows you to change a past felony conviction to a misdemeanor, or a misdemeanor to an infraction, even if you have served a sentence. Certain legal provisions allow a felony conviction to be reduced to a misdemeanor and then be expunged.",
-    "title1.4": "What is the expungement process in California?",
-    "paragraph1.4a": "To learn more about the expungement process in California and eligibility, please check the following California Courts and California Legislature resources:",
+    "title1.4": "What is the process for expungement in California?",
+    "paragraph1.4a": "To learn more about the process and eligibility for expungement in California, please check the following California Courts and California Legislature resources:",
     "paragraph1.4b": "<a href='https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/clean-your-record' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer'>California Records Self-Help Guide: Clean your record</a>",
     "paragraph1.4c": "<a href='https://www.courts.ca.gov/partners/documents/ExpSBS.pdf' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer'>Clearing Your Adult Criminal Record in California: A Step-by-Step Guide</a>",
     "paragraph1.4d": "<a href='https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB731' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer'>California Senate Bill 731</a>",
     "section2": "Using Expunge Assist",
     "title2.1": "What is Expunge Assist?",
-    "paragraph2.1a": "<p>Expunge Assist is a free step-by-step tool that helps individuals with eligible criminal convictions in California write a declaration letter. This is one part of the process in record clearance or expungement.</p><p>This tool is provided for free by <a href='https://www.hackforla.org/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer' style={{ textDecoration: 'underline' }}>Hack for LA</a>, a project under the nonprofit <a href='https://www.civictechstructure.org/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer' style={{ textDecoration: 'underline' }}>Civic Tech Structure</a>.</p>",
+    "paragraph2.1a": "<p>Expunge Assist is a free step-by-step tool that helps people with past convictions in California write a declaration. This is one part of the process for expungement.</p><p>This tool is provided for free by <a href='https://www.hackforla.org/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer' style={{ textDecoration: 'underline' }}>Hack for LA</a>, a project under the nonprofit <a href='https://www.civictechstructure.org/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer' style={{ textDecoration: 'underline' }}>Civic Tech Structure</a>.</p>",
     "paragraph2.1b": "This is not a replacement for legal advice.",
     "title2.2": "How does Expunge Assist protect my privacy?",
-    "paragraph2.2a": "Expunge Assist does not store or save any of your data. Once you close your browser, your data is cleared. If any person or agencies were to search this site for your data, there would be no data to find. However, once you have downloaded, saved, or copied your letter from our site to another location, it is your responsibility to keep that data secure.",
+    "paragraph2.2a": "Expunge Assist does not store or save any of your data. Once you close your browser, your data is cleared. If any person or agencies were to search this site for your data, there would be no data to find. However, once you have downloaded, saved, or copied your declaration from our site to another location, it is your responsibility to keep that data secure.",
     "paragraph2.2b": "<p>Check our <a href='https://expungeassist.org/privacy-policy' target='_blank' style={{ textDecoration: 'underline' }}>Privacy Policy</a> to learn more.</p>",
     "title2.3": "My conviction was not in California. Can I still use Expunge Assist?",
-    "paragraph2.3a": "This tool is currently intended only for people with criminal convictions in California. Each state has different rules on record clearance, so you should check the laws of the state in which you have your conviction.",
-    "paragraph2.3b": "However, if your state requires or allows for a written declaration letter to clear your record, then you may want to take a look at the Expunge Assist declaration letter generator as a guide for the writing process or to help get a better idea of what a declaration letter may contain.",
+    "paragraph2.3a": "This tool is currently intended only for people with past convictions in California. Each state has different rules for expungement, so you should check the laws of the state in which you have your conviction.",
+    "paragraph2.3b": "However, if your state requires or allows a declaration for expungement, then you may want to take a look at the Expunge Assist declaration generator as a guide for the writing process or to help get a better idea of what a declaration may contain.",
     "title2.4": "I see incorrect information on this website. What should I do?",
-    "paragraph2.4a": "<p>Get in touch at <a href='mailto:expungeassist@hackforla.org' rel='noreferrer'>expungeassist@hackforla.org.</a> The laws change often in California, and that could mean some information is outdated in this website. We work to provide correct information, so please let us know if we missed something.</p>",
+    "paragraph2.4a": "<p>Get in touch at <a href='mailto:expungeassist@hackforla.org' rel='noreferrer'>expungeassist@hackforla.org</a>. The laws change often in California, and that could mean some information is outdated in this website. We work to provide correct information, so please let us know if we missed something.</p>",
     "paragraph2.4b": "Please note: The information provided here is only a brief overview. We encourage you to speak with a lawyer or legal aid organization to learn about the pathway to expungement for your individual case.",
-    "title2.5": "What if I have a question about Expunge Assist or the declaration letter generator that has not been answered?",
-    "paragraph2.5a": "<p>If you have questions specific to Expunge Assist or Hack for LA such as about our site, the declaration letter generator, or operations and partner organizations, please reach out at <a href='mailto:expungeassist@hackforla.org' rel='noreferrer'>expungeassist@hackforla.org</a>, and we will try our best to answer them.</p>",
+    "title2.5": "What if I have a question about Expunge Assist or the declaration generator that has not been answered?",
+    "paragraph2.5a": "<p>If you have questions specific to Expunge Assist or Hack for LA such as about our site, the declaration generator, or operations and partner organizations, please reach out at <a href='mailto:expungeassist@hackforla.org' rel='noreferrer'>expungeassist@hackforla.org</a>, and we will try our best to answer them.</p>",
     "paragraph2.5b": "If you have a question about the laws or are seeking legal advice for your individual case, then you should contact a lawyer or local legal aid organization."
   },
   "about_us_page": {