Join the MI Statewide Violence and Incarceration Prevention Learning Community

At Voting Access for All Coalition, we believe that every person deserves access to justice, not just punishment. This month, the MI Statewide Violence and Incarceration Prevention Learning Community is tackling an important topic: Problem-Solving Courts.

These courts—drug courts, veterans courts, and other specialty programs—aim to provide alternatives to incarceration by offering treatment and support. But are they truly working? Are they reducing incarceration or just shifting the burden elsewhere? And how can we, as advocates, push for stronger solutions?

What They’ll Explore

This interactive session will dive into:

✅ The role of problem-solving courts in incarceration prevention
✅ Success stories and challenges from existing programs
✅ Ways activists can push for improvements in these alternatives
✅ Opportunities for engagement to drive real policy change

The discussion will feature experts, advocates, and individuals with lived experience who can shed light on both the promises and limitations of these courts.