REFORM Alliance

🏠 Noel Barrientos did everything right. He never failed a drug test, followed every rule, and worked hard to provide for his family. He had dreams of being a real estate agent but could not get his license until he was off federal supervision. When he requested early termination, the judge denied his request without a stated reason. A system intended to help people succeed is holding them back. The Safer Supervision Act would change that by creating a fairer path that rewards progress and helps people rejoin the workforce. https://lnkd.in/ec7rPCdA #SaferSupervisionAct

Federal supervision should focus on real public safety threats, not on mothers trying to make a difference. When Judith got home from prison after receiving clemency, she wanted to fight for other women still inside. With a group of other system-impacted women, she went to White House to make the case to President Trump. But when she got home, her probation officer told her that she may receive a technical violation for associating with other people with records. Does this sound like public safety to you? Our supervision resources should be empowering people to succeed, not holding them back. Join our effort to transform federal supervision. 🔗 https://tr.ee/MoZ3oRYKH9

Like @MeekMill, fellow hip-hop artist Mysonne (@mysonnenygeneral) knows what it’s like to live under supervision rules that make it hard to rebuild your life.
 While building his career, he was on parole — meaning he couldn’t travel or record with producers in other states. That slowed everything down, even when he was doing the right thing.
 Now he’s calling on people across the country to join him and become REFORMers — helping change supervision laws and create real second chances.
 🔗 Join the movement 💪 https://tr.ee/jxRTUvC3u6

BREAKING: Newt Gingrich endorses the Safer Supervision Act, which modernizes federal supervision and builds on proven reforms that have made communities safer in states like Iowa, Arizona, and Missouri. It's time to bring common-sense reform to federal supervision. Read his op-ed on why Congress must act now. https://tr.ee/sMRGoue0vW

🎖️ Chuck Meire, REFORM Policy Manager and Member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, shares why supporting veterans impacted by the justice system matters. There are thousands of amazing programs across the country helping veterans rebuild their lives. If you need help, a great place to start is your local VA. Here are some programs making a difference 👇 ⭐ Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) ⭐ Health Care for Re-entry Veterans (HCRV) ⭐ Justice for Vets ⭐ DOJ Office of Access to Justice 🔗 If you’re a veteran—or know someone who is—these resources can help you find housing, health care, employment, and a fresh start. 💬 Know another program that helps? Drop it in the comments to share with others. 🇺🇸 Happy #VeteransDay to all who serve, and thank you for your service. https://lnkd.in/g-n7-tz https://lnkd.in/epXHTesZ  https://lnkd.in/eivraf_X  https://lnkd.in/euveW7Pb

Veterans Day is a day for honoring the sacrifices of those who have served our nation, including the many veterans affected by the justice system who are still overcoming supervision barriers. Veterans involved in the system face unique challenges. Recent veterans are 2x more likely than non-vets to face incarceration. It’s time to take care of our veterans the way they have taken care of us. Share this post to help raise awareness! Source: https://lnkd.in/gAzmWRDk

“We should have an obligation to want reform, to want to see people transition back into society.” Like his mentor Harry Belafonte, Mysonne believes that artists are the gatekeepers of truth. As a hip hop artist, he feels he has a special obligation to speak up for those who have experienced incarceration and its aftermath. To create a legacy, he says, is “to create something that makes it to where other people don’t have to experience” the same pain that he’s experienced. Do you want to join Mysonne in making change? Become a REFORMer today. https://tr.ee/jxRTUvC3u6

This pastor has a record. Here’s why that matters. Before becoming the Pastor of First Baptist Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Rick Sweenie was incarcerated. He knows firsthand the pain, the struggle, and the power of redemption. Now, he’s paying it forward, ensuring that his church comes together to help people get back on their feet after incarceration. Faith leaders play a critical role in the movement for a better justice system – one rooted in second chances. 🔗 Learn more about our Iowans United for Opportunity Coalition and join us to transform supervision in Iowa. https://bit.ly/4p63UXe

Seven years ago, Meek Mill's sentencing pulled back the curtain on a system that punishes people for minor missteps, NOT new crimes. Every 3 minutes, someone in America is sent to prison for a supervision violation — most are non-criminal, as minor as missing a check-in with their probation officer. Meek’s experience inspired him to help others caught in the same cycle. Since then, REFORM has helped pass 22 bills across 12 states, creating real pathways for individuals on supervision to rebuild their lives. These laws promote accountability, reward progress, and strengthen families and communities. This movement started with one story, and now it’s rewriting hundreds of thousands. Join the movement to transform supervision nationwide. https://tr.ee/jxRTUvC3u6 #FreeMeek #REFORMAlliance #CriminalJusticeReform

🚨 Right now, federal supervision officers report being overwhelmed with caseloads that exceed twice what’s recommended by best practices (sometimes up to 100 cases per officer). This forces them to spend precious resources monitoring low-risk individuals who are working hard, following the rules, and supporting their families – while others who pose a higher public safety risk don’t receive appropriate levels of supervision. The Safer Supervision Act fixes this by prioritizing public safety, cutting red tape, and enabling officers to focus where they’re needed most. This commonsense reform builds on similar reforms that were passed in Missouri, South Carolina, and Arizona that produced better public safety outcomes: ✅ Let officers focus on increasing public safety and rehabilitation ✅ Saves taxpayer dollars by reducing waste ✅ Helps people get back to work and family 🖊️ Sign on to support the Safer Supervision Act: https://lnkd.in/etvipaYM #SaferSupervisionAct #CriminalJusticeReform #REFORMAlliance #SecondChances