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Seminario web: Lucha contra las “excepciones” en las reformas de la justicia penal
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Webinar: Combating “carveouts” in criminal justice reforms,” authored by Sarah Staudt Join the Prison Policy Initiative and a panel of criminal justice leaders for a discussion on how advocates for reform can talk to policymakers about carve-outs, with a particular focus on addressing fentanyl and…
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Aspectos destacados de un año ajetreado en Prison Policy Initiative
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Highlights from a busy year at Prison Policy Initiative,” authored by Danielle Squillante We just released our 2022-2023 Annual Report, and I’m thrilled to share some highlights of our work with you. We’ve had an incredibly productive year, releasing 19 major reports and 24 research…
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Feria de eliminación de antecedentes penales de Washtenaw
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FREE, FULL-SERVICE EXPUNGEMENT FAIR On October 28, 2023 our Washtenaw expungement coalition will once again be hosting a free, full-service expungement fair. If you–or anyone you know–has been thinking about expunging an old criminal record, THIS is the event to attend. You can take care of multiple steps in one day, at one site, including:…
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2023 Celebración de la Sanación
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Safe & Just Michigan is excited to invite you to an evening of celebration, healing and fellowship from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 at Crown Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing. The Celebration of Healing features a presentation from Aswad Thomas, who grew up in Highland Park and who…
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Foco legislativo: SB494
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On Wednesday, September 27th, several VAAC members appeared before the Senate Elections and Ethics Committee to testify on behalf of SB 494. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Sylvia Santana, D-Detroit, seeks to require the state’s redistricting commission to consider the pre-incarceration addresses of incarcerated individuals when drawing congressional and legislative districts. The current system, which…
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¡La 11ª celebración anual de Ciudadanos por la Reforma Penitenciaria!
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You are invited to Citizens for Prison Reform’s 11th Annual Celebration! This annual dinner & art auction will be held on Saturday, October 14th from 5:30-9:00PM. Doors open at 4:30! RSVP HERE. This year, CPR is celebrating the work of families and advocates who have made tremendous contributions to help transform our criminal justice system.…
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Regístrese para el Día del Capitolio por la vivienda, no por los obstáculos
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𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡, 2023 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 in Lansing! 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵. Secure your spot now using this link Mark your calendars for #CapitolDay2023 with Nation Outside and the Vera Institute of Justice. Our registration link…
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VAAC representa en Warrant Clinic
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¡VAAC – Acceso al Voto para Todos y S&D PJ Housing estaban encantados de unirse al evento de inscripción para la Clínica de Garantías de Our Own Wall Street del 14 de octubre! ¡Gracias a todos los que asistieron y especialmente a Our Own Wall Street!
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¡PCAP y sus socios organizan un Paint Out!
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Join Prison Creative Arts Project, American Friends Service Committee & Nation Outside and friends for an IMMERSIVE public art-making workshop to explore the power of arts and send goodwill to the thousands of people incarcerated in Michigan. Friday, September 29, 202311:00 AM-2:00 PMFree & open to the public. All ages & abilities welcome!Food tickets &…
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El proyecto de ley sobre manipulación penitenciaria necesita apoyo
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Help us put an end to prison gerrymandering! The updated bill (SB494) that would count incarcerated people at their home address pre-incarceration will be discussed in committee today. Please find out more about this issue and how you can help us stop prison gerrymandering https://forms.gle/NxqshYhPg9AaAABW7 VAAC – Voting Access for AllVoters Not PoliticiansMichigan Collaborative to…
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Un llamado a la clemencia y la reforma penitenciaria
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Freedom and Justice for All: A Call for Clemency and Prison Reform Saturday, Sept. 30 3-5PMLansing, MI • Capitol Steps Bring our loved ones home for Christmas! Speakers include: Michael Thompson, Served 25 years for cannabis before Whitmer granted clemency • Hill Harper, Innocence Project Ambassador, MI U.S. Senate Candidate • Richard Bernstein, MI Supreme…
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Datos y gráficos actualizados: estadísticas de encarcelamiento por raza, etnia y género para los 50 estados y DC
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The best and latest criminal legal system data are often scattered across different government agencies, in incompatible formats, and difficult to compare. To make the most useful information more accessible, we make the underlying data for our timely reports and briefings available in our Data Toolbox, and create state-specific graphics on our comprehensive State Profiles…
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