Imagine waiting 20 years to honor your parents, only for the system to say no. 💔 . Charles "Duke" Tanner and his brothers faced this heartbreaking reality when supervised release blocked them from spreading their parents' ashes together. Everyone deserves the space to grieve

You won’t want to miss this!. On Wednesday, July 30th, we’re welcoming Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist @garlin of Michigan to the REFORM Speaker Series. Lt. Gov. Gilchrist is an engineer, entrepreneur, public servant, and devoted husband and father. A problem solver at heart,

You might've seen that viral post: a young man celebrating 9 years of probation instead of 30 days in jail. At first glance, it sounds like a win, right? But what if we told you probation can often be a trapdoor? . We asked our Chief Policy Officer, Erin Haney (@edyhaney), and

REFORM's Iowa state organizer, Kyle Horn attended the 2025 FAMiLY Leadership Summit—an event bringing together leaders committed to strengthening families, communities, and culture through faith and service. We were grateful to be there representing the need for supervision

Our New Jersey State Organizer, Mike Winans, has been pounding the pavement all across the state — making connections and learning about people's hopes for a better parole system. Change happens one conversation at a time. From Plainfield to Linden, Mike's been having those

REFORM Alliance is proud to support this initiative and stands with @GovMurphy and every leader working to ensure that redemption is real, and that second chances are possible.

Imagine doing everything right after prison – staying with family, pitching in, rebuilding your life. Then, a simple trip to take out the trash almost sends you back to jail. That's exactly what happened to @reform team member, Jerry Vega. He was living by all the rules, but

🎉We're celebrating five years of impact in California. SB 118 was signed into law by @CAgovernor in 2020 and continues to transform lives across the state. Thousands of Californians are getting back on their feet, gaining access to education, and safely returning home. When we

Charles “Duke” Tanner (@dukegotlife) was a pro boxer trying to provide for his family. But “the money wasn't coming fast enough,” he says, “So I chose the streets—because that’s what I knew.” His first-time drug offense led to a double life sentence meant Duke had to leave his

No parent should have to choose between paperwork and their child’s safety. Too often, probation and parole serve as barriers – keeping parents from being there for their kids, workers from growing their careers, and families from reaching stability. We hear stories like Nelson’s

Virginia’s supervision system just got a major update. A new law will transfer thousands of people from Post-Release Supervision onto probation, so they finally get:.✅Quick, fair violation hearings.✅A lawyer by their side.✅Limits on prison time for minor technical violations

We’re truly inspired by Michael Rapino, Live Nation’s CEO and REFORM Alliance board member, for supporting second chances with 1,000 fair chance job opportunities. Live Nation is walking the walk, partnering with Honest Jobs to provide hundreds of record-friendly job postings

Now, after 5 years of organizing and advocating, we can proudly say, Act 44 is law. Here’s what changed:.✅ Limits on prison time for technical violations.✅ Meaningful pathways to early termination.✅ Incentives for education & job training.✅ Conditions that reflect real needs

Amanda knows what it’s like to be cast aside—treated as disposable by the system and overlooked by society. Now, as REFORM’s Digital Creative Manager, she’s fighting so others never feel forgotten. We all have a reason. What’s yours?. #SecondChances #CriminalJusticeReform.

Getting out of prison isn’t the end of the sentence. Adam Clausen lived with the constant fear that one wrong move could send him back. Now he’s using his experience to drive change, helping others navigate reentry and pushing for a system that truly supports second chances.

Anthony Rivera, REFORM's New York State Organizer, shares the reality of trying to be a present father while under the weight of restrictive supervision policies. At REFORM, we’re fighting for a system that sets people up for success.

Andre Cooper spent ten years on probation. He worked hard to rebuild his life – enrolling in classes and learning job skills. But the requirements of probation held him back. No matter how much progress he made, he always felt like he was seen as “the same old criminal.”

🖤 “Every single day, I’m working on progress—not perfection.”.Lukee Forbes , founder of We are Revolutionary NY, opens up about what it means to fight for your freedom and still show up with love, patience, and purpose as a stepdad.

When Noel Barrientos got out of prison, he had one goal: Be a father his two daughters could be proud of. But the bureaucracy of federal supervision placed obstacles in his path. Read more.

He made it out, but never stopped fighting for those still trapped on supervision. Erik Vanzant, REFORM’s Pennsylvania State Organizer, turns his lived experience into action every day. We all have a reason. What’s yours?. #SecondChances.#CriminalJusticeReform.#REFORMAlliance