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A Brighter Way Re-Entry Convening
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Monday October 16, 2023 from 10 am- 4 pm Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building4800 E Huron River Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Come explore different and specific types of relationships through 3 breakouts that dig deeper into the different types of relationships: Come join us for open, honest and great conversation that is the…
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Citizens for Prison Reform Celebration
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You are invited to Citizens for Prison Reform’s 11th Annual Celebration! This annual dinner & art auction will be held on Saturday, October 14th from 5:30-9:00PM. Doors open at 4:30! RSVP HERE. This year, CPR is celebrating the work of families and advocates who have made tremendous contributions to help transform our criminal justice system.…
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Webinar: Combating “carve-outs” in criminal justice reforms
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Webinar: Combating “carveouts” in criminal justice reforms,” authored by Sarah Staudt Join the Prison Policy Initiative and a panel of criminal justice leaders for a discussion on how advocates for reform can talk to policymakers about carve-outs, with a particular focus on addressing fentanyl and…
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Highlights from a busy year at Prison Policy Initiative
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Highlights from a busy year at Prison Policy Initiative,” authored by Danielle Squillante We just released our 2022-2023 Annual Report, and I’m thrilled to share some highlights of our work with you. We’ve had an incredibly productive year, releasing 19 major reports and 24 research…
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Washtenaw Expungement Fair
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FREE, FULL-SERVICE EXPUNGEMENT FAIR On October 28, 2023 our Washtenaw expungement coalition will once again be hosting a free, full-service expungement fair. If you–or anyone you know–has been thinking about expunging an old criminal record, THIS is the event to attend. You can take care of multiple steps in one day, at one site, including:…
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2023 Celebration of Healing
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Safe & Just Michigan is excited to invite you to an evening of celebration, healing and fellowship from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 at Crown Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing. The Celebration of Healing features a presentation from Aswad Thomas, who grew up in Highland Park and who…
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Legislative Spotlight: SB494
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On Wednesday, September 27th, several VAAC members appeared before the Senate Elections and Ethics Committee to testify on behalf of SB 494. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Sylvia Santana, D-Detroit, seeks to require the state’s redistricting commission to consider the pre-incarceration addresses of incarcerated individuals when drawing congressional and legislative districts. The current system, which…
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Citizens for Prison Reform’s 11th Annual Celebration!
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You are invited to Citizens for Prison Reform’s 11th Annual Celebration! This annual dinner & art auction will be held on Saturday, October 14th from 5:30-9:00PM. Doors open at 4:30! RSVP HERE. This year, CPR is celebrating the work of families and advocates who have made tremendous contributions to help transform our criminal justice system.…
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Sign Up for Capitol Day for Housing Not Hurdles
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𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡, 2023 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 in Lansing! 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵. Secure your spot now using this link Mark your calendars for #CapitolDay2023 with Nation Outside and the Vera Institute of Justice. Our registration link…
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VAAC Represents at Warrant Clinic
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VAAC – Voting Access for All and S&D PJ Housing were thrilled to join the registration event for Our Own Wall Street‘s October 14th Warrant Clinic! Thank you to everyone who attended and especially to Our Own Wall Street!
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PCAP and Partners Host a Paint Out!
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Join Prison Creative Arts Project, American Friends Service Committee & Nation Outside and friends for an IMMERSIVE public art-making workshop to explore the power of arts and send goodwill to the thousands of people incarcerated in Michigan. Friday, September 29, 202311:00 AM-2:00 PMFree & open to the public. All ages & abilities welcome!Food tickets &…
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Prison Gerrymandering Bill Needs Support
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Help us put an end to prison gerrymandering! The updated bill (SB494) that would count incarcerated people at their home address pre-incarceration will be discussed in committee today. Please find out more about this issue and how you can help us stop prison gerrymandering https://forms.gle/NxqshYhPg9AaAABW7 VAAC – Voting Access for AllVoters Not PoliticiansMichigan Collaborative to…
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