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Michigan SB 599 es aprobada por el comité del Senado
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From our friends at Safe & Just Michigan: On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Michigan Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee voted Senate Bill 599, which fixes problems in the existing Medically Frail Parole law, out of committee and onto the floor of the Senate. A substitute was made to the original bill…
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Evento Virtual: Comunicaciones Estratégicas en la Reforma Jurídica Penal
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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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Los eventos de Grand Rapids iluminan el mes de la segunda oportunidad
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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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Ciudadanos por la Reforma Penitenciaria organiza talleres de narración de historias y el Día de la Capital
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In preparation for Legislative Education Day, Citizens for Prison reform is hosting storytelling workshops to help families who have lost visitation with their loved ones practice and prepare to speak with their legislators on on Legislative Education Day on May 16. 2024 RSVP using the QR code or by clicking links below: April 15th –…
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Únase a la reunión de la Coalición de Legislación para la Reforma de la Justicia Penal
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Join our coalition of community leaders in advocating for meaningful change in Lansing. Together, let’s address critical gaps in the criminal justice system and prioritize genuine public safety. Help us plan our upcoming Capitol Day! We meet every other Wednesday. The next meeting is Wednesday May 1, at 2-3 pm. Click this link to join!…
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Nuevos datos y visualizaciones destacan la dependencia de los estados del encarcelamiento excesivo
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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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Foro de candidatos a sheriff del condado de Washtenaw
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The League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County & The Dispute Resolution Center Present Washtenaw County Sheriff, Democratic Primary Candidate Forum Candidate forum May 8, 2024 for the August 6 Democratic Primary Election, Washtenaw County Sheriff. IN PERSON at Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center4135 Washtenaw Ave Ann Arbor Michigan 48108See map: Google Maps Moderated by the DRC’s Executive…
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Foro sobre la Ley de Derechos Electorales de MI el 15 de abril de 2024
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Únase a la Secretaria de Estado, Jocelyn Benson, a los senadores estatales Moss, Camilleri, Chang y Geiss el lunes 15 de abril de 2024 a las 5:30 p.m. para un Foro Comunitario sobre la Ley de Derecho al Voto de Michigan que se llevará a cabo en la Iglesia Presbiteriana Calvary de Detroit, ubicada en 19125 Greenview Ave, Detroit 48219. ¡Ven y apoya! ¡Espero verte allí!
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Sobreacusados y condenados en exceso
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Many individuals face disproportionately harsh sentences, often due to systemic biases and inequities in our legal system. “Overcharged Over Convicted” aims to shed light on this critical issue by exploring the root causes of overcharging and over-sentencing, and their consequences for our communities. Together, let’s examine potential solutions for reform. Date: April 27, 2024 Time:…
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Datos recientes ofrecen una instantánea detallada del costo del contacto familiar en las cárceles locales.
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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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Publicación del informe del año 3 de Clean Slate: 11 de abril de 2024
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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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Liberando la narrativa: construyendo comunidades seguras para todos
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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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