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VAAC Community – We’re Back! Join Our First Meeting of 2025!
VAAC is back with our first Community Meeting of 2025! We’re excited to kick off the year with a crucial discussion on Michigan’s legislative landscape and its impact on our work, led by policy consultant Tony Gant, who will share key insights and updates. Join us TODAY, Friday, January 31, at 12:30 PM, as we reconnect,…
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Advancing Juvenile Justice Reform in Michigan
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The new legislative session in Lansing brings renewed hope for the Justice for Kids and Communities legislative package with the reintroduction of key bills aimed at supporting young people and communities. Senate Bill (SB) 24, sponsored by Senator Chang (D-Detroit), seeks to amend the Juvenile Diversion Act, enabling researchers to assess and improve diversion programs.…
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Screening of Commuted on April 1st, 2025
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We’d like to highlight an important opportunity to engage with the powerful documentary Commuted, screening on April 1st, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wayne State Law School in Detroit, MI. This film tells a compelling story of justice, resilience, and the profound human impact of the criminal legal system. Following the screening,…
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Announcing Humanity for Prisoners Screenings of Wronged: The Maurice Carter Story
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The Voting Access for All coalition is honored to share information about Humanity for Prisoners’ upcoming screenings of Wronged: The Maurice Carter Story. This powerful documentary chronicles the wrongful conviction of Maurice Carter and the inspiring founding of Humanity for Prisoners, an organization dedicated to advocating for dignity, compassion, and justice for incarcerated individuals. The film sheds light…
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Announcing the Carceral State Project Symposium 2025
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The Voting Access for All coalition is excited to share an important event for those passionate about criminal-legal reform. On March 29th, 2025, the Carceral State Project Symposium 2025 will take place at the Trotter Multicultural Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This day-long event will delve into the historical and contemporary challenges of harsh criminalization, surveillance, and incarceration…
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Urgent Call to Action: Protect Voting Rights – Oppose HJR B Now
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Protect Voting Rights: Oppose HJR BAt the Voting Access for All Coalition, we fight to ensure returning citizens, formerly incarcerated individuals, and justice-impacted communities have full and equal access to their right to vote. House Joint Resolution B (HJR B) threatens this mission by requiring documentary proof of citizenship (e.g., passports or birth certificates) to…
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MI-CEMI & VAAC Present: A Conversation on the Power of Language – Join Us
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VAAC has welcomed Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration as a special guest at our weekly coalition meeting next Friday, March 7th to discuss their Impact Language Glossary—a powerful tool for reframing narratives and ensuring dignity in advocacy. This conversation will explore how person-centered language can challenge harmful stereotypes, shift public attitudes, and build a…
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Urgent Action: Call Your State Representative to Vote NO on HJR B!
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At Voting Access for All Coalition, we work every day to ensure that returning citizens, formerly incarcerated individuals, and justice-impacted communities have full access to their right to vote. House Joint Resolution B (HJR B) threatens that right by imposing unnecessary barriers to voter registration—particularly harming the communities we serve. What is HJR B? If…
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Jury Reform Bills Introduced in Michigan: What You Need To Know
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Big news for jury reform in Michigan! A package of Democratic-led bills has been introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives aimed at making the jury system more fair and accessible. What’s in the Bills? 📌 HB 4091 – Centralizes the jury selection process to ensure more consistency and fairness across the state.📌 HB 4092…
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Want to Better Understand the Legislative Process? Start Here!
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At Voting Access for All Coalition, we believe that knowledge is power—especially when it comes to understanding how laws are made and how to engage in advocacy effectively. If you’ve ever wondered how a bill becomes a law in Michigan or how to track legislation, these resources will help you navigate the process with confidence.…
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Help Document the Impact of Federal Policies in Detroit
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The Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights at Wayne State University, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, has launched The Beacon Project—a critical effort to track the impact of federal policies on communities in Detroit. Over the past several years, executive orders and policy decisions have reshaped funding, hiring practices, and diversity programs across…
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Understanding Recidivism: Webinar with Prison Policy Initiative
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At Voting Access for All Coalition, we believe in second chances, fair narratives, and policy solutions that support successful reentry. Too often, discussions about recidivism are driven by misleading statistics and fear-based rhetoric rather than the real experiences of people returning home from incarceration. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to a webinar on…
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MDOC is Filming Strip Searches – Demand an End to This Invasive Practice Now!
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Our friends at the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) have brought this deeply disturbing and unlawful violation to our attention: MDOC is recording strip searches, a blatant breach of dignity, privacy, and the law. We are sharing their urgent call to action below and urge you to join us in taking immediate steps to help end this abusive practice. Corrections…
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