Kyle Horn

“I risked going back to prison to help my daughter.” 🚗 When Daniel Lynn Brown’s daughter’s car broke down in Colorado, he faced an impossible choice: risk violating federal supervision to help her or do nothing and feel powerless as a father. Stories like Daniel’s show why we need the Safer Supervision Act, a common-sense bill that restores supervision to its original purpose: supporting success and protecting public safety. We should be investing in families, not punishing parents for just showing up. 🔗 Learn more about Daniel’s story and why we need Congress to pass the #SaferSupervisionAct reformalliance.com/blog/dani…

“If you make a mistake, you admit, you fix it, and you move on.” That’s the ethos at Early Morning Harvest, a family farm in Panora, Iowa, where second chance hiring is helping fill extreme labor shortages while giving people currently or formerly on supervision an opportunity to get back on their own two feet. 🌾 As a member of our Iowans United for Opportunity Coalition, Farmer Jeff Hafner knows that people who take responsibility for their pasts and work to rebuild their lives demonstrate good character and make for ideal employees. He shows up to work every day to give people a fair shot and sees people for what they’re willing to contribute today, not the worst mistakes of their past. We’re working with Iowans to make sure supervision policies and practices reflect that same belief: that everyone deserves the chance to learn, work, and move forward. Learn more and join us reformalliance.salsalabs.org… #secondchancehiring #fairchancehiring #WorkMatters

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. bit.ly/4p63UXe

Did you know people on supervision can be sent back to prison for not having a job? Marie told us how she navigated the pressures of supervision—filling out 100+ applications, facing rejections, and being threatened with revocation—while trying to pay off restitution. Now she’s grateful to have a fair-chance job at ChaCha's Hiland Bakery in Des Moines—earning a paycheck, paying rent, and rebuilding with dignity. (Note: Marie asked for privacy, so we’re respecting her request by not showing her face.)

We’re joining a historic convening of probation and parole leaders from across the country to talk about how to create real change in our supervision system. ✨ TOMORROW ✨ join REFORM’s very own, CEO @JessicaJackson and @appa_network's Executive Director, Veronica Cunningham, for an inspiring fireside chat at APPA’s 50th Anniversary Training Institute. Jessica will share her inspiring journey and her groundbreaking work in criminal justice reform. She and Veronica will also discuss how evidence-based reforms are: ✅ Reducing recidivism ✅ Supporting families ✅ Strengthening communities ✅ Helping supervision officers do their best work Let us know if you’ll be there! 🗓 August 26 | 11:15 AM ET APPA’s 50th Annual Training Institute 📍NYC

Kyle knows how change happens: one conversation at a time. From Des Moines to Davenport, from neighborhood forums to black tie galas, our Iowa State organizer Kyle Horn stays on the move — making connections, finding common ground, and bringing REFORM’s mission to every corner of the state. Join us in making a difference: tr.ee/jxRTUvC3u6

🍰🤝 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: "They're just exemplary employees... It's a win-win for everybody." But here's where it gets tough: Outdated probation and parole laws are blocking folks on supervision from taking much-needed (and hard-to-fill) late and overnight shifts. That means Cha Cha's can't hire even more people who are eager to work. It's time to tear down these barriers. Let's empower more individuals to work and thrive, and help businesses like Cha Cha's tap into the talent they need. 🔗 Read Cha Cha’s Story: tr.ee/QFXz4lL7AF #SecondChances #FairHiring

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 reform alongside allies working to create a safer, stronger Iowa. #DSMUSA #SecondChances

📍Big Moves in Iowa: New Faces, Same FightGreat time at our in-person Iowans United for Opportunity Coalition meeting at the historic Willkie House in Des Moines. We officially passed the torch from longtime organizer Kameron Middlebrooks to our new state organizer, Kyle Horn. Grateful to State Senator @izaahjbknox for joining us and standing with our movement for stronger, smarter supervision in Iowa. (Pictured: Kam Middlebrooks, Kyle Horn, Cody Bright, and Senator Izaah Knox) Join forces with us in Iowa: tr.ee/h7A4xqSQ9S #SecondChances #ProbationandParole

Meet Kyle Horn, REFORM’s new Iowa State Organizer. 👏 After years in the staffing world, Kyle saw how supervision blocks people from getting jobs and rebuilding their lives. Now, he’s on a mission to break down barriers and create real second chances. Join the movement for #SecondChances. Become a REFORMer. tr.ee/jxRTUvC3u6 #REFORMAlliance #CriminalJusticeReform

🔴28K+ Iowans on probation are eager to land jobs. @FrontierCoop, a leader in #secondchancehiring in IA, recognizes this need. CEO Tony Bedard says we can address the workforce crisis AND set individuals up for success. #HF349 takes the same approach 🙌➡️ bit.ly/IowansUnited

.@FrontierCoop is one of the largest #secondchance Employers in IA & partner of iowansunited.com/. IA needs more businesses willing to address the workforce crisis head-on! Learn more about our work ➡️ iowansunited.com/ #HF349 #ProbationReform #secondchancehiring

“Probation in Iowa is not fixing anything.” - Sheriff Tony Thompson, Black Hawk County, Iowa. 📝 We have one week left to pass probation incentives bill #HF349 ! Add your name to create a real pathway to well-being for Iowan communities. bit.ly/IowansUnited #probationreform