REFORM Alliance
@REFORM
National advocacy organization focused on transforming probation and parole by changing laws, systems, and culture.
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…
🍰🤝 ChaCha's Hiland Bakery in Des Moines isn't just serving up delicious treats – they're whipping up real opportunities. This beloved local spot is a lifeline for people on supervision, providing vital jobs and a chance to rebuild their lives. Co-owner Ed Kirkman says it best:…
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…
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…
“We want you to be successful. The issue is that we have an outdated system that sometimes ties our hands,” explains Erica Jackson, a former community supervision officer and current Senior Manager of Community Engagement for REFORM. This week was Pretrial, Probation & Parole…
What if our justice system was about accountability, possibility, and a belief in people's potential. How would that change people and communities? Lt. Governor @garlin of Michigan will explore this and more our July Speaker Series — on Wednesday, July 30 at 12 PM ET at our New…
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.
One year ago, I was proud to launch a historic clemency initiative – bolstering New Jersey’s reputation as the State for Second Chances. In December, Abdur became one of the first individuals to receive a pardon or commutation. Hear more about his journey to rehabilitation and…
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…
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…
