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Back to Sschool Drive Sunday August 27th, 2023
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S&D PJ Housing is hosting a Back to School Drive on Sunday, August 27th, to support students of all ages. Help us provide essential school supplies, backpacks, and more for a successful school year. Where: 12400 E 7 MileWhen: Sunday, August 27th, 12 PMWhile supplies last Scan the QR Code or visit the Amazon Wishlist:…
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SADO Project ReEntry Workshop on Relationships
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Relationships… They’re EverythingJoin SADO’s Project Reentry for our August workshop on relationships and authentic communication with friends, family, partners, and those you care most about.Monday, August 28, 20236:00 – 8:00 pmat the SADO Detroit office, 3031 W. Grand Blvd. #450Detroit, MI 48202All are welcome.Doors close promptly at 6:00.Please RSVP at www.sado.org/go/communicationQuestions? Contact reentry@sado.org or (313)…
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Advocacy Day to End JLWOP
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Join our friends at Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth and Safe & Just Michigan for Detroit Advocacy Day to End JLWOP (Juvenile Life without Parole) SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023 9 AM – 12 PM PDT Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church, 901 Melbourne, Detroit, Michigan Michigan holds the highest number of people serving Juvenile Life…
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Coffee Hour with Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang
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Join Senator Stephanie Chang for a coffee hour to discuss updates on the legislature and District 3 on Friday, August 25th from 10:30am-11:30am. The event will take place at Nandi’s Knowledge Café (71 Oakman Blvd, Highland Park, MI). Senator Chang is one of the key legislators leading reforms of the criminal legal system. Share your…
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Detroit Public Theatre Announces Performances by Shakespeare In Prison Alumni
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The Detroit Public Theater presents “IN & ON OUR OWN TERMS”, the first in-person performance featuring SIP alums alongside members of UofM’s Prison Creative Arts Project’s Linkage Community! IN & ON OUR OWN TERMS will feature a number of artists sharing stories from their own experience that would not typically be part of the broader…
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Michigan Chronicle: Court Strikes Down Mississippi’s Lifetime Voting Ban as Unconstitutional
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From an August 6th, 2023 Michigan Chronicle article by Ebony JJ Curry In a landmark ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit declared that the Mississippi Constitution’s Section 241, which imposed a lifetime voting ban on individuals with certain felony convictions even after they’ve served their sentences, is in violation of the…
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Prison Policy Initiative Report: Releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety
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Ending or limiting the use of monetary bail has become an increasingly common criminal legal system reform across the country. Reformers and researchers have long supported such measures, but opponents — including district attorneys, police departments, and the commercial bail industry — often claim pretrial reform puts community safety at risk. We put these claims…
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Back to School Pop-Up & School Supply Giveaway in Detroit
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Principles of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Levon Johnson and Inspiring Women’s Greatness presents Back to School Pop-Up & School Supply Giveaway on August 26, 2023 from 12-4pm Outside Event! Community Event! Vendors Wanted! Bring your own table and chairs ( $65Vendor Fee if you bring your own table & chairs, $75 Vendor Fee with…
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Michigan Justice Advocacy Announces Good Time Signature Campaign
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Michigan Justice Advocacy us excited to announce the official start of the Good Time Ballot signature collection campaign! We have a new website containing a training video to help everyone learn how to fill out the ballot petition signature sheet. Once you finish watching the video, you will take a short quiz which will help…
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MI-CEMI Seeking Program Coordinator
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Are you someone who has seen the harms of mass incarceration first-hand? Are you committed to bringing people together to make a change? Apply now! MI-CEMI holds a unique role with the network of groups working to make change in Michigan’s criminal legal system. Our members are grassroots organizations, policy advocates, social service nonprofits, faith-based…
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Automatic Expungement in Michigan FAQ Available from Safe and Just Michigan
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The state of Michigan implemented an automated expungement system on April 11th, 2023. The impact of this new law is still being felt throughout the state, but many still have questions about how this new law impacts them personally. Please review and share the resource below! Download>> Auto Expungement FAQ 07262023 The post Automatic Expungement…
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The Nation Outside MI Works Survey Is Live! They Want to Hear From You!
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Calling all formerly incarcerated individuals! We’ve got some exciting news! 👏 Nation Outside has partnered with Michigan Works! Association and Public Policy Associates to enhance workforce development services for formerly incarcerated individuals 🗣and they want to hear from YOU! Help shape reentry employment services by taking this confidential survey. Nation Outside wants to hear about your reentry challenges,…
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