Georgia’s punishing probation system: Balancing public safety with giving people a second chance

ATLANTA — Janet Starley is a 62-year-old hairstylist who lives in a modest four-unit home in Lithonia that serves as a support center for formerly incarcerated women. When she’s not cutting hair at Great Clips, she spends her off days cleaning houses and pet-sitting. She lives frugally, rarely going out to eat or socialize. She … Continue reading Georgia’s punishing probation system: Balancing public safety with giving people a second chance