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 and say goodbye. Our justice system should uplift families, not tear them apart during moments of profound loss. It's time for a change that prioritizes healing and human dignity. Ready to help build a system that puts families first? Become a REFORMer today. tr.ee/jxRTUvC3u6

Adam Clausen (@BentleyClausen) was sentenced to 213 years in federal prison. When he earned his way home, he faced three years of federal supervision. During that time, Adam continued making progress, developing a record of community service and maintaining his employment, all while abiding by the conditions of his federal supervision. Despite his hard work, when he applied for early termination halfway into this term, he was denied. He was one of 110,000 people living under a supervised release system that was meant to support reentry, but instead punishes people trying to rebuild. The Safer Supervision Act would remove the roadblocks that hold people back, and give those who’ve earned a second chance an opportunity to rebuild their lives. 📖 Read Adam’s story, and learn why the Safer Supervision Act can’t wait. tr.ee/cV9ezt720P

Tanaine Jenkins came home from prison facing five years of probation. Operation New Hope, a Florida organization that helps people rebuild their lives after incarceration, helped her find her first job after her release. “That was the start of my second chance.” But frequent check-ins and other probation requirements made the transition even harder, often interfering with work. Today, Tanaine is REFORM’s Florida organizer, helping people navigate supervision and increasing their awareness of #SB752, a law we helped pass that lets people earn time off their probation term through education and employment. We’re proud to work alongside Operation New Hope and partners across Florida and the country to change laws and help people on supervision get the support they need to move forward. Sign up to be a REFORMer and help make more second chances possible.

Marissa Jefferson spent years cycling through incarceration and probation before a life-changing opportunity with @refireculinary set her on a path to earning vocational certifications, building a career, and eventually becoming the executive director. Thanks to probation reforms passed in Florida, Marissa’s dedicated efforts to rebuild her life and contribute to her community allowed her to earn early termination from supervision two years early. In @townhallcom REFORM’s @EdyHaney explains that successful state reforms, like Florida’s #SB752, can serve as a model for strengthening the federal supervision system, reducing waste, and helping officers focus on public safety. We’re working with a bipartisan coalition to help get the Safer Supervision Act passed. Join us: tr.ee/jxRTUvC3u6

ICYMI: During his historic Yankee Stadium concert run, REFORM Alliance Founding Partner and Board Member @sc uplifted our mission in a freestyle for tens of thousands of fans. For years, REFORM's Board of Directors has helped drive the movement to transform supervision by advancing laws that improve public safety and give people the opportunity to reunite with their families and move forward. Together, we've helped pass 23 bills across 12 states. These reforms are reducing recidivism, strengthening communities, and creating lasting change. Thank you to JAY-Z, our founding partners, and board members for continuing to champion this work. Join the movement. tr.ee/jxRTUvC3u6

When Kito Bess became a Chief U.S. Probation Officer, he prioritized hiring probation officers with backgrounds in social work, counseling, substance use recovery, and mental health. With more than 20 years in community corrections, Kito understands what truly keeps communities safe: helping people on supervision rebuild their lives and move forward. And that's exactly what the Safer Supervision Act aims to do: prioritize the success and rehabilitation of individuals on federal supervision who are working hard to get their lives back on track. Sign on today. tr.ee/MoZ3oRYKH9

REFORM is leading the effort to pass the federal Safer Supervision Act so people rebuilding their lives and contributing to their communities have a real path off federal supervision. Corey Glenn knows firsthand what that opportunity can mean. After returning home from federal prison, he used his own reentry experience to build a program helping kids, but his supervision status kept blocking the funding he needed to scale his work. So Corey went back to the same judge who sentenced him eleven years prior and asked for early termination. Getting off supervision gave Corey the freedom to grow his program and do more for his community. The Safer Supervision Act would give that same opportunity to thousands of hardworking men and women across the country, proving they deserve a real second chance. 🎥 Watch the full interview tr.ee/nm3QXjbtP5 and tell Congress it's time to pass the Safer Supervision Act.

What does it really take to rebuild your life after prison, and what role should supervision play in helping people succeed? For our latest REFORM Speaker Series, we sat down with Jesse Crosson for a conversation about reentry, second chances, and what a better supervision system can look like. Jesse shared his experience returning home after serving 19 years in prison, navigating three years of probation, and confronting the challenges that come with rebuilding a life after incarceration. He spoke about the importance of community, mental health support, meaningful opportunities, and a supervision system focused on helping people move forward, not holding them back. Read more about Jesse, his journey, and his vision for supervision reform on the REFORM blog: tr.ee/76LdjWr0Jv

What happens when the exception becomes the rule? Ask the 110,000 Americans currently on federal supervision. When it was created, federal supervision was meant to be a targeted tool focused on helping people reintegrate into their communities. 40 years later? The number of people on federal supervision has grown by roughly 200%. That's not targeted intervention. That's a system that stretches supervision officers past their limits and makes individualized support nearly impossible. Supervision should be a bridge to stability. It's time to bring the system back to what it was intended to do. 🔗 Learn more and become a REFORMer - ow.ly/6wmM50ZC08R

Want to have an honest conversation about redemption, second chances, and what it really takes to rebuild a life? Join us on August 19 from 12–1 PM ET for REFORM’s Speaker Series with Jesse Crosson. At 18, Jesse was sentenced to 32 years in prison. After receiving a conditional pardon, he returned home and spent years navigating probation. Since then, he’s dedicated his life to helping others successfully reenter their communities. Today, Jesse leads the Second Chancer Foundation, showing that when people are given the support they need, they can build extraordinary lives. RSVP to join us on Zoom. tr.ee/2T5Efj5Q-y

Real change often starts with unlikely partnerships finding common ground. A governor. A rapper. People with lived experience. Advocates. Policymakers. After years of organizing, testimony, and relentless advocacy, Meek Mill, Governor Josh Shapiro, REFORM, the Pennsylvania Safety Coalition, and countless advocates came together to turn one person's experience with endless probation into lasting policy change. The result was Act 44, a landmark law that's creating a fairer, more individualized supervision system and giving tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians a real opportunity to move forward. As REFORM CEO @JessicaJackson explains, "Act 44 created a more proportionate approach to technical violations, the same kind of noncriminal missteps that repeatedly sent Meek back to prison and derailed the progress of too many others." This is what real reform looks like. Think you or someone you know could benefit from Act 44? Use our free eligibility tool to see if you qualify for early termination from probation. tr.ee/_LUjguE910

Eleven years after sentencing Corey Glenn to prison, Judge Noel Hillman granted him early termination from federal supervision. When Corey was originally sentenced, he made a promise to himself and Judge Hillman. After his release, he kept his promise. He rebuilt his life, gave back to his community, and became a leader helping others successfully reenter society. Today, he's the Program Director of Reentry Services under the Sheriff in Salem County Correctional Facility. When Judge Hillman ended Corey’s supervision, he understood that it was no longer serving Corey. Supervision wasn’t making the community safer or benefiting Corey; it was preventing him from fully giving back to his community. That’s exactly why the Safer Supervision Act matters. This legislation ensures people who have demonstrated rehabilitation can finally move forward with their lives. Watch Corey and Judge Hillman reflect on second chances, successful supervision, and why the Safer Supervision Act matters for those who have demonstrated rehabilitation. Watch the full interview: tr.ee/nm3QXjbtP5

Supervision works best when it helps people move forward, not when it stands in their way. When Justine faced a difficult moment, her probation officer responded with trust, understanding, and support. That belief in her progress made all the difference. Stories like Justine's show what's possible when supervision prioritizes rehabilitation, stability, and second chances. Let’s work toward a supervision system where this kind of care is the norm, not the exception. Become a REFORMer today: tr.ee/jxRTUvC3u6.

Coming home is about more than finding a job or a place to live. Jesse Crosson believes lasting reentry success requires something deeper: community, stability, and the opportunity to believe a different future is possible. Through his work with the Second Chancer Foundation, he's helping people overcome not just external barriers, but the internal belief that success isn't meant for them. Join us on August 19 at 12 PM ET for REFORM Alliance's Speaker Series as Jesse shares his journey, his work, and his vision for a supervision system that helps people rebuild their lives. RSVP: tr.ee/2T5Efj5Q-y

🎉Huge news coming out of Virginia: If you're on probation, you may be eligible for early termination. As of July 1, your probation officer is now required to recommend you for early termination if you comply with your supervision conditions, stick to your case plan, and pose little to no risk to public safety for 12 months. Talk to your probation officer and find out if you might qualify using our free eligibility tool. reformalliance.com/va_eligib… Thank you to the VA Safety Coalition and our incredible partners for making this possible. ⭐️Legal Aid Justice Center ⭐️The Humanization Project ⭐️Virginia Police Benevolent Association

Five years ago, Mississippi proved that smarter investments in safe parole can work. Since the Earned Parole Eligibility Act became law, 98% of people made eligible for parole under it did NOT return to prison on new charges within the first 24 months following release. By rewarding progress and removing unnecessary barriers, this law has helped more people rebuild stable, successful lives. Second chances make communities safer. Follow REFORM for more updates on supervision reform nationwide. ow.ly/rFOQ50Ztmfl

National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Senators Lee and Coons in support of S. 3077, the "Safer Supervision Act." buff.ly/9JPePlh