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Candidates for office use jail and prison as “one size fits all” policy solutions. Here’s how to push back
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Candidates for office use jail and prison as “one size fits all” policy solutions. Here’s how to push back,” authored by Wanda Bertram. Whether on the presidential debate stage or in races for governor, state legislatures, or city councils, candidates for elected office are falling…
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Path to the Polls at SHAR Expungement Fair
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Questions about expungement?Looking to clear your record?Join us for FREE Q&A!! When: Friday. September 2710:00 AM thru 3:00 PM ** PATH TO THE POLLS STARTS at 1:30pm Where: SHAR Academy1851 West Grand BlvdDetroit MI 48208 Many Detroit area residents are carrying around criminal records that could be cleared.Expungement may be able to help you if:…
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Voter Education for Returning Citizens
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Join the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office and Partners to get real information about your right to vote in Michigan on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 6-7 p.m. on Zoom. Register using the QR code or at this link.
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Washtenaw County Judicial Candidate Forum
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September 30, 2024 9-30-24 at 6:30pmWashtenaw County Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Did you know that the judicial part of the ballot is the least-researched and the least-completed part of the ballot? Join The Ann Arbor Bethel AME Social Action Team and WeROC to change that as we hear from…
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Voices of Humanity Annual Event
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An Invite from Humanity for Prisoners: Voices of Humanity. It’s that time of year! On September 26, 2024 in Grand Haven, Michigan, we will hold our annual fall event, Voices of Humanity. This year, we are excited to showcase a delicious dinner by Teddy Spaghetti’s paired with the premiere of a brand new documentary, “Wronged: The Maurice…
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Demetrius Knuckles El Call to Action
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Come out and support the fight for humane living conditions and proper legal visits for inmates at the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center. Friday (9/20) from 12-2pm. Unsafe and broken facilitiesInadequate staffingAttorneys unable to reach clientsFamilies unable to communicate with loved ones.
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Mass incarceration is on the ballot
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Mass incarceration is on the ballot,” authored by Mike Wessler. Election Day is right around the corner. While presidential campaigns get most of the attention from the news media, many lesser-known down-ballot races can have a much more dramatic impact on criminal legal system reform…
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Announcing Season Two of the Statewide Learning Community: Focus on Youth and Schools
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The post Announcing Season Two of the Statewide Learning Community: Focus on Youth and Schools first appeared on Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Across Michigan, communities are mobilizing around community violence intervention, advocating for police accountability, and implementing restorative justice alternatives. In support of these efforts, we’re excited to kick off Season Two of…
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Prison Banned Books Week: Books give incarcerated people access to the world, but tablets are often used to wall them off
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Prison Banned Books Week: Books give incarcerated people access to the world, but tablets are often used to wall them off,” authored by Mike Wessler. Books have long served as a bridge to the outside world for incarcerated people. They allow people cut off from…
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Join Us for a Voter Education & Mobilization Party
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We’re excited to invite you to our Voter Education Party on September 14, from 12-4 PM. It’s a community event filled with fun, prizes, swag, activities, resources, music, food, and more!
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Voting Access for All Coalition Launches Video Series ‘Why I Vote,’ Connects Voting to Criminal Justice Legal Reform
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Voting Access for All CoalitionTuesday, September 10, 2024Contact: Angela Davenport at contact@votingaccessforall.org MICHIGAN – Voting Access for all Coalition (VAAC) launched a new video series to inspire voters to cast ballots to reform the criminal legal system in Michigan. The series of two compilation videos and seven shorter individual videos can be…
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