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Second Look Sentencing: A Closer Look at Who Michigan Incarcerates
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The National Lifer’s Association has released a booklet will take you on a journey that explains who the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) currently incarcerates. We have collected a set of stories from average people who, today, are serving long sentences in Michigan prisons. What makes these people unique are the sentence they were given:…
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FCC votes to slash prison and jail calling rates and ban corporate kickbacks
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New rules, the result of the bipartisan passage of the Martha Wright-Reed Fair and Just Communications Act, are a massive victory in the decades-long fight for prison and jail communication justice. First Published by the Prison Policy Initiative. Written by Wanda Bertram, July 18, 2024 On July 18, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission voted to…
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Prison Policy Initiative endorses the Environmental Health in Prisons Act
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Act recognizes the right to live in a healthy environment and offers much-needed environmental protections for people in prisons. First Published by The Prison Policy Initiative. Written by Emmett Sanders, July 18, 2024 On Thursday, July 18, 2024, U.S. Senator Ed Markey and Congressperson Ayanna Pressley, both of Massachusetts, introduced the Environmental Health in Prisons…
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Make a Note of these Key August Primary Dates
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The August Primary Election is coming up! Here are some important dates you need to know in order to cast your ballot. #MIVoting Visit our VAAC Voting Information page for useful information on how, when, and where to vote. August 6 Michigan Primary Election: Key Dates
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Two-Day Expungement Fair in Marquette
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that the Department will host an expungement fair in Marquette on July 12th and 13th. The two-day expungement fair will be held at the Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! at 1498 Odovero Drive in Marquette from 11 am to 4 pm. Expungement fairs offer Michigan residents a free opportunity…
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New state budget asks MDOC to reduce fees and fines
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Throughout the week, Michigan’s lawmakers have been hard at work finalizing a state budget for next year. That budget is now complete, and it has some promising implications for people working for criminal justice reform.
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Webinar: In their own words
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Americans have a fundamental right to engage with legislators about decisions that affect their lives, and one of the most powerful ways to do that is by testifying at state legislative hearings. People in prison, however, are routinely denied this right. Silencing incarcerated people is not only unjust, but deprives the public of valuable insights…
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Minority Rule: A Conversation with Ari Berman and Advocates
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On Wednesday, July 24, at 1 pm EST Campaign Legal Center Senior Vice President Bruce Spiva will host this event with author Ari Berman and advocates Cliff Albright and Katie Fahey to discuss Berman’s new book “Minority Rule” and the importance of safeguarding the freedom to vote. Most Americans agree on a fundamental principle: In…
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When You Vote I Win Presentation at Pontiac High School
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Watch this fantastic video recording at a Voting Education assembly by VAAC partner When You Vote I Win at Pontiac High School. Don’t miss the VAAC presentation by Bonnie Zabel starting at minute 5!
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Thank you to all attended the Rally for Reform in Lansing
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Thank you to all who supported and came out for the first-ever Criminal Justice Reform Legislation’s Rally for Reform on JUne 25th, 2025! We not only acknowledge, but work tirelessly towards the pressing need for change, and are proud to be part of a community that is united by the call for crucial criminal legal…
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A Clean Slate Expungement Downriver Resource Fair
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Is your Criminal Background keeping you from getting a job or denying you from housing? June 28th from 12-5pm Misdemeanor and felony convictions – Expungement for those eligible Light refreshments provided – Translation services available No pre-registration needed FOR MORE INFO, CALL or EMAIL: 313-967-4880 ext. 2006 enino@dhdc1.org gianni.c@dhdc1.org Location: Ecorse High School, 27385 W.…
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Medically frail fix bill ready to sign: SB 599 cleared the Capitol June 27
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This article from the Safe & Just Michigan newsletter. The past few weeks were been active ones for the effort to fix Michigan’s Medically Frail Parole law. Passed in 2019, the law intended to create a pathway to parole for people who faced a terminal diagnosis. But since then, technical problems with the way the…
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