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Career and Job Fair in Pontiac on 3/9/24
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Hosted by Seize The Moments Inc. & Green Shield Deck Builders Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: Prospect Missionary Baptist Church Address: 351 Prospect St, Pontiac, MI 48341 Join Us! Are you ready to kickstart your career journey? Seize The Moments Inc. and Green Shield Deck Builders are on the lookout for…
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Michigan coalition calls for investments in safety
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This post Michigan coalition calls for investments in safety first appeared on Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Experts in Michigan held a press conference to respond to the 2024-2025 Michigan state budget released by Governor Whitmer earlier this month. Coalition members from Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration (MI-CEMI), Force Detroit, Organization of Exonerees, & Safe & Just…
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Cooley Law School Expungement Fair in Lansing on 3/22/24
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Location: Cooley Law School, 300 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, 48933 Date: March 22, 2024 Start: 12:00 PM End: 4:00 PM March 2024 Cooley Law School Expungement Fair Pre-screening Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAnKQN8rl_FSziWAinv8-88IfzSZ4zL5LBGE4FfbTOh9H69w/viewform Expungement Process for Attendees Currently, the entire expungement process can take up to eight months. https://www.michigan.gov/ag/initiatives/expungement-assistance/upcoming-expungement-fairs/2024/03/22/cooley-law-school-expungement-fair
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New report, Women’s Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2024, shows the size and scope of women’s incarceration in America
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “New report, Women’s Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2024, shows the size and scope of women’s incarceration in America,” authored by Mike Wessler. 190,600 women and girls are locked up in the United States on any given day. That’s the top-line number from the new…
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Friday March 1, 2024 VAAC Weekly Meeting is CANCELED.
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We apologize for the short notice. Our regular meeting at 12:30 p.m. is cancelled for this week. See you at the next one on Friday, March 8th!
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FPP (Family Participation Program) Virtual Meeting with guest, Deb Hart
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Advocacy Meeting for Families Impacted by Incarceration in Michigan! This month we will be joined by Deb Hart, a trauma informed movement and meditation teacher, for a virtual mini iRest meditation session designed to bring solace and strength. You will learn accessible iRest meditation techniques to navigate stress, cultivate resilience, and find pockets of peace…
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F.I.R.S.T. (Families of Incarcerated Individuals Resource & Support Team) Monthly Meeting
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F.I.R.S.T. Families of Incarcerated Individuals Resource & Support TeamAre you looking for a space to discuss the challenges of having a loved one who is incarcerated? Join us for a monthly meet up for support, resources, and fellowship in a non-judgmental environment. A light meal will be provided and the first 6 to register and…
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Commutation Training & Second Look Information Webinar for March 14, 2024
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The American Friends Service Committee MI Criminal Justice Program COMMUTATION TRAINING AND SECOND LOOK INFORMATION webinar has moved to MARCH 14TH, at 7:00 PM for a training on writing commutations, and for more information on Second Look Legislation in Michigan. Learn the nuts and bolts of commutation writing, Michigan’s political landscape, and other ways to get engaged…
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Webinar: Staying Nonpartisan for 501c3 Nonprofit Organizations
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2024 is a BIG election year, not just because we vote for a president but because there are hundreds of other state and local offices to elect. Nonprofits have a unique opportunity to take part in impactful voter engagement and education in a (very importantly!) nonpartisan way. Remaining nonpartisan is crucial to the protection of…
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Screening of “Behind Our Walls” Set for March 5, 2024 in Grand Rapids
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Behind Our Walls Crossroads Prison Ministries and Humanity for Prisoners present Behind Our Walls, recipient of the 2023 Grand Rapids Film Festival‘s Best Documentary Award, at Monroe Community Church, 1020 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, on Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 pm. This film tells the story of eight Michigan prisoners in Handlon…
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Early Voting a Success!
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Early Voting in-person at voting centers began on February 17, 2024 and continues through Sunday February 25th. VOTING EARLY IN THE MICHIGAN 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY All Michigan voters can vote early in the February 27 Presidential Primary. This post explains how. To learn how to vote before Election Day using an absentee ballot (either in…
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March 2, 2024 Day of Empathy Events Announced
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Join A Silent Cry Inc., in collaboration with Dream.Org, Detroit Pistons, GRIMES, Cupcake Princess, A Brighter Way, Voting Access For All (VAAC), That Girl, Survivors Speaks and Black Lives Matter Flint on March 2, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET for a transformative experience at the Michigan Day of Empathy! Location: Pistons Performance Center —…
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