🤔When does probation offer a second chance—and when does it set people up to fail? Jeffery Williams’ (Young Thug) 15-year probation sentence highlights a system where restrictive conditions can turn even minor missteps into devastating setbacks. Erin Haney, Chief Policy Officer at REFORM Alliance, shares: “Changing conditions of supervision is not something that most people think of as radical… Yesterday, we saw a real-life example of how it really is the difference between being able to have a shot at success or being trapped into failure. That’s huge.” In Williams’ case, everything hinged on his probation conditions. He was even willing to risk more time and convictions rather than accept the prosecution’s terms, which he knew were a trap. “Instead of punitive measures, we need just and supportive systems that provide realistic conditions and a true path forward,” Haney emphasizes. Every day we wait for reform means more lives at risk. Read more in Haney’s Q&A with COMPLEX — https://lnkd.in/enUhjVdy
Doug Burris
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Wow, this is powerful. Excellent work, Erin!
Community Health Worker | Adult CPR, Basic First Aid, BLS
1wHe calls himself Young Thug, does a crime, found guilty, not sent to jail, and you're using this example for probation reform. Jeffrey Williams got off as easy as anyone can get. This guy has money, and the best defense attorney money can buy. For the sake of your mission use a different case please. I'm saying this as a person who wants to see this organization succeed.