About Sean Goode

Restorative Justice and Youth Liberation

Sean Goode served as Executive Director of Choose 180, an organization focused on restorative justice to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline. In the Washington Game Changers Podcast, he discussed restorative justice and interventions for at-risk youth [1]. He contributed to discussions on resourcing youth liberation, stating "We should be resourcing their liberation" in a SAIA piece [5]. Goode reflected on the pain of racial injustice as a father of Black children, writing "My heart aches" in a Facebook post amid ongoing societal issues [2].

Leadership at Choose 180

Goode stewarded Choose 180 for six years, emphasizing fair compensation and narrative change. He was initially resistant to a minimum salary idea but came around, as noted in Equality Institute's coverage [7]. In 'Pathway to Possibilities,' he is listed as former Executive Director alongside community leaders [6]. A 'New Year, Narrative Shift' blog recalls his role with founders in shifting organizational stories [8]. He announced his departure in 'A message from Sean Goode,' expressing honor in his tenure [10].

Personal Identity and Faith

Goode describes himself as "Husband, Father, Community Leader, and most importantly a Child of God who believes that everyone deserves joy" on Twitter (@The_Joy_Journey) [9]. This faith-infused identity underscores his social impact work.

Law Enforcement Career and Controversies

As Canton Police Sergeant, Goode testified in the Karen Read trial and was placed on paid leave amid misconduct allegations [3][4][11][12][14][15][16][18][19][21]. Reports link the issues to the Michael Proctor investigation, with claims of 'shocking' or 'vile' messages exchanged with a fired trooper [17][20][22]. Karen Read's lawyers demanded records of the internal investigation [23]. Coverage notes departmental turmoil post-trial, with Goode facing scrutiny alongside other officials [13]. An Instagram post quips about paid leave being rare in Canton [3].