Rita Williams: How One Woman Transformed Personal Trauma into Criminal Justice Reform

Send us a textRita Williams turned personal tragedy into powerful advocacy when her spouse was unexpectedly sentenced to 10-20 years in prison, revealing deep flaws in the criminal justice system and sparking her mission to expose judicial misconduct and support others facing similar challenges.• Former federal employee who pursued a master's in criminal justice before her spouse faced white-collar charges• Discovered her spouse had high-functioning autism only after his incarceration, highlighting how the system fails neurodivergent individuals• Used blogging, websites, and social media to expose a prosecutor with 18 years of misconduct, eventually forcing him to relocate• Advocates for criminal justice reform, particularly ending solitary confinement and creating better supports for people with autism• Works with Michigan Citizens for Prison Reform and helps coordinate legislative days to connect lawmakers with those affected by the system• Creates resources to guide people through the legal system and protect them from predatory practices• Emphasizes the importance of being informed about the criminal justice system before you need itTell everyone everywhere about Why Not Me, the World, the conversations we're having and the inspiration our guests give to everyone everywhere that you are not alone in this world.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)

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