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African American Women of Resilience
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We hope you can attend this important discussion on Tuesday, March 8th at 6pm on Facebook Live.
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ACLU to Host an Event on Cash Bail Legislation
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The ACLU Oakland-Macomb regional team is hosting an event on Wednesday, March 9th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm to learn more about cash bail legislation, where it stands, and what we can do to make sure it becomes law in 2022. Special Guest ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Phil Mayor will be speaking about his work litigating bail-related lawsuits in…
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Ballot Initiative Legal Training for Non-Profits
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Ballot initiatives on a range of issues have begun collecting signatures to gain access to the Novemeber ballot. Interacting with these efforts can be tricky for non-profits. On March 11, 2022 from 10-11 am, an on-line training session will be held featuring Michigan attorney, Mark Brewer. He will discuss all of the legal intricacies of…
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Safe & Just Michigan “Day of Empathy” Set for March 22, 2022
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Join Safe & Just Michigan for the 6th Annual Day of Empathy event which will be held on March 22, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Speaker’s Library at the Michigan Capitol. Those not comfortable attending in-person can participate on-line. Contact info@safeandjustmi.org for more information The Day of Empathy is a national…
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Juvenile Life Without Parole Bills May Soon See Action
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Sponsors say bills may move in spring S.B. 848 – 851 seek to abolish life sentences without parole for crimes committed by individuals under the age of 18 in Michigan. This legislation would instead designate a maximum prison sentence of 60 years, with the possibility for parole review after 10 years in prison. Currently, 25…
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Conversation with Percy Glover
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Percy Glover was recently interviewed by Voyage ATL. Check out the interview here. Percy is one of our VAAC leaders focused on Jail Voting Outreach. Percy has also written a book which you can purchase. Contact him at percy.glover@outlook.com. Today we’d like to introduce you to Percy Glover. Hi Percy, it’s an honor to have…
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Prison reform group wants shorter sentences for inmates who earn credits through rehabilitation
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On Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022, Hope United Methodist Church played host to a press conference called by the Liberty and Justice For All Coalition to introduce the Good Time Ballot Initiative. The coalition is a group of organizations that want to cut Michigan’s incarceration rate in half by 2030. Watch Fox2 Detroit TV coverage HERE.…
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VAAC Needs YOU!
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Our dedicated volunteers are the backbone of everything we do at VAAC. Together, we’ve accomplished a lot. Our successes in 2020 and 2021 have inspired us to set even bigger goals for 2022. We want to reach more jails, more communities, and spread our message all across the state. And with your help, we can…
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Prison Gerrymandering Training Sessions Announced
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The Redistricting Data Hub (RDH) is pleased to announce two new trainings on Prison Gerrymandering, in partnership with Brianna Remster and Rory Kramer of Villanova University. These trainings are inspired in part by their research on the process of reallocating incarcerated populations in Pennsylvania. They are currently extending that work to analyze the impact of…
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VAAC Member Spotlight: Percy Glover
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As an active member of the Voter Access for All Coalition, Percy Glover offers expertise that is invaluable in the expansion of Vote by Mail in Jail’s programming as well as the implementation of jail voting in Michigan. His partnership with grassroot groups and non-profit organizations alike have inspired more robust voter turnout among eligible…
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𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞!
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Michigan is one of only six states with no policy for Good Time or Earned Time Credits. Because of our 100% Truth in Sentencing law and the lack of a Good Time policy, incarcerated individuals in Michigan serve approximately 126% of their minimum sentence or 6.5 years on average. Consequently, we are #1 in the country…
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WLNS News Segment on Prison Gerrymandering Features VAAC’s Danny Jones
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In December of 2021 when the Michigan Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission (MICRC) was deciding how to redraw the legislative district maps for Michigan, this story and video appeared on WLNS.com. It features an interview with VAAC’s Chairperson, Danny Jones. Watch it here or read the article below. Have you ever heard of prison gerrymandering? Here’s…
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