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Elecciones especiales de abril: votación anticipada en marcha
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From our friends at Promote the Vote Michigan: It’s April! And the 2024 Special Election for House Districts 13 and 25 is fast approaching! Here are some reminders for voters in House Districts 13 and 25: Starting April 2 through 8 p.m. on Election Day (April 16), you must register to vote in person at…
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Nación afuera: Alerta de acción sobre vivienda, no obstáculos
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April is Fair Housing Month and as part of Nation Outside’s continuing Housing Not Hurdles campaign we NEED your voices for two critical opportunities to make a difference and be HEARD. Monday April 8, 2024 – Lansing The Lansing City Council Meeting will be on Monday, April 8th from 7-9pm at Lansing City Hall 124…
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Mes de la Segunda Oportunidad: Ferias GRATUITAS de eliminación de antecedentes penales
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April is Second Chances Month, and while Clean Slate legislation offers hope to many of those impacted by the legal system in Michigan, for too many people a further barrier remains – Cost. Filing fees and other costs can total $100, putting a fresh start out of reach for many system-impacted people. Those who have…
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Visitas de la Oficina Legislativa de marzo de 2024 para poner fin al JLWOP
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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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Debates sobre creación de poder en la comunidad de aprendizaje a nivel estatal
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The post Statewide Learning Community Power Building Discussions first appeared on Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Are you an organizer or practitioner championing community-based public safety solutions such as alternative emergency response, violence intervention, or police accountability? If so, our upcoming coffee hour session in April will further explore our recent conversation on power…
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Conozca cómo funciona el taller de asignaciones presupuestarias de Michigan StatMichigan
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Join this Public Informational Workshop presented by Rep Donavan McKinney happening Saturday April 6th in Pontiac! All are welcome! Learn how to navigate the appropriations process and gain valuable insights into how to effectively advocate to lawmakers. Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, 351 Prospect…
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Abril convocatoria de miembros de Mi-CEMI
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MI-CEMI & VERA Action Thursday April 25th, 20247:00 to 8:30 PM, virtual Free event, open to all Crime persists as a longstanding concern for both Michiganders and voters nationwide. Ensuring safety is a fundamental right for all individuals, no matter where they live, they color of their skin, or how they vote. Despite the declining trend in violent…
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Proyectos de ley de reforma legal penal obtienen audiencias
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From our friends at Safe and Justice Michigan Activity in the Capitol picks upSJM at office visits, committee hearings After months of waiting for activity at the Michigan State Capitol, March finally brought the movement we were looking for — in abundance. Here’s a quick round-up of what’s been happening in Lansing, but you can read…
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El número de cárceles del condado de Kalamazoo ha disminuido; nuevos programas probablemente los reducirán
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Desde Second Wave Southeast Michigan, en el condado de Kalamazoo, el sheriff Richard Fuller habla con el escritor principal de On the Ground, Al Jones, sobre el número históricamente bajo de reclusos y los programas vigentes o futuros, como IGNITE, que probablemente reducirán aún más las detenciones. Enlace al artículo completo
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Declaración escrita en apoyo al Proyecto de Ley Senatorial 599
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On March 21, 2024, the Michigan Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety heard testimony on Senate Bill (SB) 599. Policy Advocacy Manager Jazmine Wells submitted written testimony to demonstrate support of the bill and urge committee members to do so as well. Parole for medically frail people allows MDOC to 1) focus…
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Enfoque de investigación: PrisonOversight.org equipa la lucha por la rendición de cuentas en cárceles y prisiones
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Millions of incarcerated people face deadly and abusive conditions every day in the United States because most jailers and prison administrators have free reign over their lives. For many corrections departments, meaningful and effective oversight is the exception, not the rule. Take Oregon, for example: sheriffs inspect each other’s jails and give out perfect scores…
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Recordatorio: Viernes 29 de marzo de 2024 Se cancela la reunión semanal del VAAC.
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Como se mencionó la semana pasada, nuestra reunión regular a las 12:30 pm queda cancelada para esta semana. ¡Nos vemos en la próxima el viernes 5 de abril de 2024!
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