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6 facts about the mass incarceration of LGBTQ+ people
This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “6 facts about the mass incarceration of LGBTQ+ people,” authored by Wanda Bertram As we’ve reported in the past, LGBTQ+ people are overrepresented throughout the criminal legal system, from their high rates of juvenile justice involvement to the long sentences they often receive as adults.…
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Inside Voices from Safe & Just Michigan
The post Inside Voices – May 2024 appeared first on Safe & Just Michigan. These are stories written by people currently residing in Michigan prisons. View on criminal justice in Michigan It is my belief, from having initiated five requests for commutation of my sentence, that the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) parole board is…
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Prison Policy Initiative endorses the Families Over Fees Act of 2024, which would protect incarcerated people from predatory fees
This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Prison Policy Initiative endorses the Families Over Fees Act of 2024, which would protect incarcerated people from predatory fees,” authored by Wanda Bertram Yesterday, U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced the Families Over Fees Act, a bill targeting “junk fees” in prisons…
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Healing Harm through Restorative Justice and the Role of the Community
Tuesday May 28, 2024, 6–8 pm The Dispute Resolution Center and Friends of Restorative Justice present Fred Van Liew, a pioneer and practitioner in the work of restorative justice speaking on “Healing Harm through Restorative Justice and the Role of the Community”. Hear from Fred Van Liew about his experiences with community dialogs between juveniles…
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8 Ways to Have a Successful Legislative Visit: Making the Most of Your Interaction
This post first appeared on Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Attending a legislative visit is a chance to talk with your elected representatives. You can advocate for issues that matter to you and your community. You may be welcoming them to your organization, school, or neighborhood. It’s key to make the most of this…
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Virtual Event: Strategic Communications in Criminal Legal Reform
The post Virtual Event: Strategic Communications in Criminal Legal Reform first appeared on Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Are you the one running the show on your organization’s social media? Do you handle website updates like a champ? Are you the go-to person for getting your cause in the news spotlight? If you said…
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Grand Rapids Events Illuminate Second Chance Month
The post Grand Rapids Events Illuminate Second Chance Month first appeared on Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. West Michigan has a proud history of supporting second chances. Come out for these events to celebrate second chances and build support for second look legislation. And be sure to sign the petition below to show that people…
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New data and visualizations spotlight states’ reliance on excessive jailing
This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “New data and visualizations spotlight states’ reliance on excessive jailing,” authored by Emily Widra One out of every three people behind bars is being held in a local jail, yet jails get almost none of the attention that prisons do. In 2017, we published an…
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Recent data offer a detailed snapshot of the cost of family contact in local jails
This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Recent data offer a detailed snapshot of the cost of family contact in local jails,” authored by Wanda Bertram How many jails have eliminated in-person visits? How much of a kickback does your average jail get from its telecom providers? How common are tablets in…
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Clean Slate Year 3 Report Released – April 11, 2024
This post Clean Slate Year 3 Report Released – April 11, 2024 appeared first on Safe & Just Michigan. Safe & Just Michigan’s report, “Clean Slate Year 3: The First Year of Automatic Expungements — Looking Back and Looking Ahead,” outlines both the successes and challenges encountered since Clean Slate became a reality in Michigan.…
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Unlocking the Narrative: Building Safe Communities for all
Join us for a presentation by Insha Rahman, Vice President for Advocacy and Partnerships at the Vera Institute of Justice and Director of Vera Action where she’ll discuss insights in national and Michigan research on crime and safety messaging. Discover effective strategies to shape the narrative, and beat tired “tough on crime” opposition with proven…
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March 2024 Legislative Office visits to end JLWOP
The post Office visits to end JLWOP appeared first on Safe & Just Michigan. On March 5 and 6, 2024, a team of representatives from Safe & Just Michigan and the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth visited Michigan state representatives and senators to urge them to resume action on our bills to end…
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