Category: In The News

When our work makes it to the News, we like to brag.  See articles in the news about VAAC and what we do.


  • Michigan coalition calls for investments in safety

    Michigan coalition calls for investments in safety

    This post Michigan coalition calls for investments in safety first appeared…

  • Cooley Law School Expungement Fair in Lansing on 3/22/24

    Cooley Law School Expungement Fair in Lansing on 3/22/24

    Location: Cooley Law School, 300 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, 48933…

  • New report, Women’s Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2024, shows the size and scope of women’s incarceration in America

    New report, Women’s Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2024, shows the size and scope of women’s incarceration in America

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

  • Friday March 1, 2024 VAAC Weekly Meeting is CANCELED.

    We apologize for the short notice. Our regular meeting at 12:30…

  • FPP (Family Participation Program) Virtual Meeting with guest, Deb Hart

    FPP (Family Participation Program) Virtual Meeting with guest, Deb Hart

    Advocacy Meeting for Families Impacted by Incarceration in Michigan! This month…

  • F.I.R.S.T. (Families of Incarcerated Individuals Resource & Support Team) Monthly Meeting

    F.I.R.S.T. (Families of Incarcerated Individuals Resource & Support Team) Monthly Meeting

    F.I.R.S.T. Families of Incarcerated Individuals Resource & Support TeamAre you looking…

  • Commutation Training & Second Look Information Webinar for March 14, 2024

    Commutation Training & Second Look Information Webinar for March 14, 2024

    The American Friends Service Committee MI Criminal Justice Program COMMUTATION TRAINING AND SECOND…

  • Webinar: Staying Nonpartisan for 501c3 Nonprofit Organizations

    Webinar: Staying Nonpartisan for 501c3 Nonprofit Organizations

    2024 is a BIG election year, not just because we vote…

  • Screening of “Behind Our Walls” Set for March 5, 2024 in Grand Rapids

    Screening of “Behind Our Walls” Set for March 5, 2024 in Grand Rapids

    Behind Our Walls Crossroads Prison Ministries and Humanity for Prisoners present…

  • Early Voting a Success!

    Early Voting a Success!

    Early Voting in-person at voting centers began on February 17, 2024…

  • March 2, 2024 Day of Empathy Events Announced

    March 2, 2024 Day of Empathy Events Announced

    Join A Silent Cry Inc., in collaboration with Dream.Org, Detroit Pistons, GRIMES,…

  • Uncovering Racial Disparities in Washtenaw County’s Legal System

    Uncovering Racial Disparities in Washtenaw County’s Legal System

    Findings include that law enforcement agencies in Washtenaw County are over…

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