Category: In The News

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  • Force multipliers: How the criminal legal and child welfare systems cooperate to punish families

    Force multipliers: How the criminal legal and child welfare systems cooperate to punish families

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

  • Expanding Restorative Justice in Michigan

    Expanding Restorative Justice in Michigan

    An article in the Michigan Bar Journal describes progress bringing restorative…

  • Safe & Just Michigan Winter 2023 edition – newsletter released

    Safe & Just Michigan Winter 2023 edition – newsletter released

    The post Safe & Just Michigan Winter 2023 edition – newsletter…

  • VAAC Friday meeting returns January 12, 2024

    VAAC Friday meeting returns January 12, 2024

    Happy New Year VAAC Community! Join us next Friday, January 12,…

  • Why did prison and jail populations grow in 2022 — and what comes next?

    Why did prison and jail populations grow in 2022 — and what comes next?

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

  • Join our Final VAAC Meeting of 2023

    Join our Final VAAC Meeting of 2023

    Dear VAAC Community, As we near the end of 2023, we’re…

  • Give the Gift of Voter Registration!

    Give the Gift of Voter Registration!

    A suggestion from Rogan’s List, a newsletter for activists. CREATING THE…

  • Oakland County Progressive Summit Part 4

    Oakland County Progressive Summit Part 4

    The fourth session of the Oakland County Progressive Summit is set…

  • Chelsea Pullover Prevention Fair on December 9, 2023

    Chelsea Pullover Prevention Fair on December 9, 2023

    12/9/23 from 10AM-2PM Location: Faith in Action (603 S. Main, Chelsea)…

  • New reentry simulator highlights the perils of life after prison

    New reentry simulator highlights the perils of life after prison

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

  • Governor Whitmer Signs Voting Bills into Law

    Governor Whitmer Signs Voting Bills into Law

    This article is from our friends at Promote the Vote: Last…

  • Join Voting Access for All (VAAC) Friday Coalition Call!

    Join Voting Access for All (VAAC) Friday Coalition Call!

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