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States were incredibly successful at reallocating incarcerated people to their home addresses in 2020: A review of the data
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Originally published in the Prison Policy Initiative blog. We explore state redistricting reports to show that, despite facing immense challenges, states were remarkably successful ending prison gerrymandering after the 2020 Census. by Mike Wessler and Aleks Kajstura, June 10, 2024 During the 2020 redistricting cycle, more than a dozen states took it upon themselves to…
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Safe & Just Michigan Spring 2024 hard copy newsletter mailed to Incarcerated Readers
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Safe & Just Michigan sends this quarterly newsletter to over 600 incarcerated readers at the Michigan Department of Corrections. The newsletter reports on policy updates, outreach and educational activities. Download>> SJM Spring 2024 Print Newsletter You can subscribe to the SJM mailing list to receive the SJM e-newsletter on the latest legislative actions. Note: Due to…
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Juneteenth Events this Weekend Throughout S.E. Michigan!
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Michigan United Annual Juneteenth Cookout on June 15th in Inkster We can’t wait for Michigan United’s Annual Juneteenth Cookout! Join us and come celebrate freedom, community, and joy at Inkster Park on June 15th from noon – 5 for our annual Juneteenth cookout! We’ll have music, dancing, games, and delicious food. Don’t forget to bring…
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Oakland County Voting Rights Summit
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Hello! Our friends and partners, For Our Future MI, Promote the Vote MI, All Voting Is Local, and Michigan League of Conservation Voters are hosting a Oakland County Voting Rights Summit event on June 17th at 7pm at the Madison Heights Plumbers Union located at 555 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights, MI. The purpose of…
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Sign Up for Bus Transportation to the Rally For Reform
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Do you want to attend the Criminal Justice Legislation Reform Coalition’s RALLY FOR REFORM in Lansing on June 25, 2024? We are trying to organize some bus transportation. Please fill out our survey here so that we can determine where the most need is. We will follow up with you to let you know what…
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Video Available: Healing Harm through Restorative Justice and the Role of the Community
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The post Video Available: Healing Harm through Restorative Justice and the Role of the Community appeared first on Friends of Restorative Justice. On Tuesday May 28, 2024, The Dispute Resolution Center and Friends of Restorative Justice presented Fred Van Liew, a pioneer and practitioner in the work of restorative justice speaking on “Healing Harm through…
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6 facts about the mass incarceration of LGBTQ+ people
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “6 facts about the mass incarceration of LGBTQ+ people,” authored by Wanda Bertram As we’ve reported in the past, LGBTQ+ people are overrepresented throughout the criminal legal system, from their high rates of juvenile justice involvement to the long sentences they often receive as adults.…
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Value of the Vote Event in Detroit
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When You Vote – I Win presents a Value of the Vote event on June 2, 2024 at 12:30 pm at The Historic Little Rock Baptists Church, 9000 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. This session will discuss the importance of casting your ballot and provide updates on the new Michigan voting laws.
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RALLY FOR REFORM Set for 6/25/24
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SAVE THE DATE for Criminal Justice Legislation Reform Coalition’s RALLY FOR REFORM Bring JUSTICE to the Legal System JOIN US IN LANSING AS WE AMPLIFY OUR VOICES FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM By joining us, you help amplify the demand for change and show our elected officials that we are united in our call for justice.…
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Voter Empowerment Town Hall
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Join us 12-2pm on June 1st for an in-person 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 at 867 S. Blvd E. in Pontiac, as we discuss critical issues related to voting and how it empowers our voices and communities. The Voter Empowerment Town Hall in Oakland County will explore the crucial role of voting in empowering all communities,…
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Election Integrity Webinar: Ensuring Trust at the Local Level
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Our democracy thrives on the principle of free and fair elections. It is the cornerstone of our society, the mechanism through which we, as citizens, exercise our most fundamental right—the right to vote. However, this right is only meaningful if we can trust in the integrity of the electoral process. As cosponsors of the upcoming…
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