Life Doesn’t Stop for Trauma — How to Survive When the World Keeps Moving
There’s a brutal truth that no one talks about until you’re living it: Life doesn’t stop for trauma. The bills…
Rita Williams
Rita Williams is a Michigan-based judicial oversight analyst and founder of Clutch Justice, an investigative platform focused on court system accountability, sentencing integrity, and SCAO policy. Her work examines how courts, policies, and administrative systems operate in practice, with a focus on where process breaks down and harm is created. Drawing on lived experience and systems-level analysis, she writes to make legal structures more readable, expose institutional gaps, and advocate for reforms grounded in both evidence and human impact. Rita’s writing bridges legal analysis, institutional critique, and public education, with a consistent focus on accountability without losing sight of the people most affected by the justice system.
How to Report Online Abuse: A Reporting Guide ISPs Actually Pay Attention To
Bad online behavior doesn’t start on social media; it starts with the internet connection behind the bad actor. Every Terms…
Collective Punishment at Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center: Phone Dispute Leads to 30-Day Lockdown for Innocent People
At the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center (RGC) in Michigan, a simple disagreement over phone use spiraled into something grossly disproportionate: a…
Grey Rock, But Make It Policy: How Survivors Stay Safe Without Losing Their Voice
If you’ve ever dealt with a narcissist, you’ve heard the advice: “Just grey rock them.” Be unreactive. Be boring. Give…
If States Send People to Prison, They Need to Be Prepared to Treat the Trauma They Create
The criminal legal system loves to talk about “accountability.” It loves the language of consequences, deterrence, and punishment. But here’s…
Why Survivors Don’t Report Anymore — And Why the System Doesn’t Deserve Their Trust Yet
There’s a growing trend in Michigan and across the country and if you talk to real survivors instead of press…
I’m Not Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving.
Every year around this time, the internet turns into a giant Hallmark card:gratitude lists, turkey emojis, staged family photos, “happy”…
Justice Work Gets Heavy: Why Advocates Must Step Back, Breathe, and Celebrate Wins
Criminal justice reform work is not for the faint of heart. If I have to describe it best, I would…
Understanding & Combating Online Violence Against Women and Children
Online violence against women and children, a term that encompasses harassment, cyberstalking, non-consensual image sharing, deep-fakes, doxing and more, is…
When the Michigan Supreme Court Says “Look Again”: Why Today’s Remand Order Is a Quiet but Significant Win for Justice
This morning, I did my routine check on a court docket for cases that I monitor. And today, the Michigan…
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