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  • Participants Needed for a Research Study About Community Reentry

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    Wayne State University is conducting a research study about community reentry. Attention Returing Citizens: Do you feel wanted and welcome in your community? Do you have suggestions for improving the reentry experiences of returning citizens like yourself? Your Story Matters!

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  • An Inspiring Journey of Advocacy and Recovery

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    In the journey of recovery, one of the most powerful tenets is the idea of reaching back to help those who are still struggling, forging bonds of unity and selflessness within a community. Terissa M., a member of Voting Access For All Coalition, personifies this philosophy through her remarkable journey. Two years ago, Terissa faced…

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  • Zombie politics: The return of failed criminal legal system policies in 2023 – and how to fight back

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    For the first time in over a decade, prison and jail populations increased in 2022, and state prison systems and the federal Bureau of Prisons are predicting future growth. Although there are many reasons for this – including courts returning to normal operations after the height of the pandemic – at least some of this…

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  • To vote in the Presidential Primary you will select a ballot style – Republican, Democratic, or local (if available)

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    Choosing a ballot style to vote in the Presidential Primary does not mean you’re joining that party. Michigan’s Presidential Primary, which will be held on February 27, is a chance for voters to choose which candidates will be on the ballot in the U.S. Presidential Election in November.

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  • Absentee voting begins in Michigan for presidential primary 🗳️

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    Absentee voting is available, and no excuse is required! The official date of the February 27 Presidential Primary is fast approaching! As we get closer to Election Day, we want to ensure that our fellow Michiganders have all the essential information to exercise their right to vote. Here are some important dates you need to know…

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  • Join Voting Access for All (VAAC) Friday Coalition Call!

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    Please join our Friday community coalition call January 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM ET.

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  • VAAC Voting Page Updated with 2024 Election Information

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    The Voting page on the VAAC website has been updated with the 2024 Election information, including dates of elections and the new Early In-person Voting option available in Michigan. Our VAAC voter outreach material, including posters and post cards, have QR codes linking to this page, so that voters can get information on upcoming elections,…

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  • Michigan Criminal Justice Policy: A Look Back at 2023

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    The post Michigan Criminal Justice Policy: A Look Back at 2023 first appeared on Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration.   Earlier in 2023 we previewed major criminal justice reform proposals that advocates were eying for the 2023-2024 legislative cycle. After one year into a 2-year cycle, where do these criminal legal reforms stand? We…

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  • 2024 Legislative Policy Update Webinar

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    The post 2024 Legislative Policy Updates first appeared on Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Register now! Join us for a dynamic live-streamed webinar on January 25th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. MI-CEMI and partner organizations will present an update on proposed criminal legal reforms for 2024. Register Today This session will update you on…

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  • It’s Time For Good Time!

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    Please join Michigan Justice Advocacy for a Good Time Bill petition signing event! Join us for an empowering and informative afternoon on Saturday, 1/13/24, from 12 PM to 4 PM at the Saginaw UAW Hall, located at 1911 Bagley St. 🌟 Opening Comments at 12 Noon 🌟 This is a unique opportunity to: 🖊️ Special…

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  • 🔗 Support Informed Decision-Making in Prison Reform!

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    MI-CEMI is teaming up with partners like Families Against Mandatory Minimums, Zealous, National Lifers of America, Inc., and others for a crucial initiative. Encouraging legislators to exercise their right to access Michigan prison facilities, exploring key areas, and engaging with impacted residents. 🏛️ Why it Matters:By visiting prisons, legislators gain firsthand insights, shaping informed decisions…

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  • VAAC IS BACK: Join Our First Friday Community Call of 2024!

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    After a month’s hiatus, we are thrilled to meet TODAY at 12:30 PM ET for our first community coalition call of the year! At the end of last year many of you participated in our strategy interviews to help define our way forward. Please join us as we start to put your ideas into actions…

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