Category: In The News

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  • Genesee County Jail

    Genesee County Jail

    The responsibility in creating educational platforms are critical for empowering voters.…

  • Michigan SB 599 clears Senate committee

    Michigan SB 599 clears Senate committee

    From our friends at Safe & Just Michigan: On Thursday, April…

  • Virtual Event: Strategic Communications in Criminal Legal Reform

    Virtual Event: Strategic Communications in Criminal Legal Reform

    The post Virtual Event: Strategic Communications in Criminal Legal Reform first…

  • Grand Rapids Events Illuminate Second Chance Month

    Grand Rapids Events Illuminate Second Chance Month

    The post Grand Rapids Events Illuminate Second Chance Month first appeared…

  • Citizens for Prison Reform Hosts Storytelling Workshops & Capital Day

    Citizens for Prison Reform Hosts Storytelling Workshops & Capital Day

    In preparation for Legislative Education Day, Citizens for Prison reform is…

  • Join the Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Coalition Meeting

    Join the Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Coalition Meeting

    Join our coalition of community leaders in advocating for meaningful change…

  • New data and visualizations spotlight states’ reliance on excessive jailing

    New data and visualizations spotlight states’ reliance on excessive jailing

    This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “New…

  • Washtenaw County Sheriff Candidate Forum

    Washtenaw County Sheriff Candidate Forum

    The League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County & The Dispute Resolution…

  • MI Voting Rights Act Forum on April 15, 2024

    MI Voting Rights Act Forum on April 15, 2024

    Join Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, State Senators Moss, Camilleri, Chang,…

  • Over Charged and Over Convicted

    Over Charged and Over Convicted

    Many individuals face disproportionately harsh sentences, often due to systemic biases…

  • Recent data offer a detailed snapshot of the cost of family contact in local jails

    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…

  • Clean Slate Year 3 Report Released – April 11, 2024

    Clean Slate Year 3 Report Released – April 11, 2024

    This post Clean Slate Year 3 Report Released – April 11,…

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