Silent Cry Awards

Silent Cry will be hosting an awards gala on March 11th, 2023 at Mary Grove College in Detroit to honor Mothers of the Criminal Justice Movement and Change Makers in the Community. The event will also be a fundraiser for two projects: To purchase a ticket for the gala, please …

Project Reentry Offers Self-Advocacy Workshop

Join SADO’s Project Reentry for our monthly workshop on self-advocacy led by Reentry Specialist, Marcus Williams. At this workshop, we’ll discuss tools and tips to ensure you’re speaking up for yourself whether in relationships, job prospects, or communication with fellow employees. Gain valuable skills to increase confidence and self-esteem; develop …

Let’s Talk Bail Reform

Please join our VAAC virtual meeting on Friday February 10th at 12:30 p.m., as we welcome Faith Saenz, an organizing strategist with ACLU-MI’s. She will discuss their Smart Justice Work, with focus on efforts to reform Michigan’s bail system. Use this link to join the meeting. LET’S TALK BAIL REFORM …

VAAC to Participate in “From Locked Out To Locked In” Event

Please join VAAC for this important event! Hosted by: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Epsilon chapterDate: Saturday, February 4th, 2023Time: 4-5:30 pmLocation: University of Michigan Rackham Assembly Hall Room 4th floor (located at 915 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) Panelists: VAAC – E.B. Jordan. Percy GloverNation Outside – Jessica …

Important Date in Blocking School to Prison Pipeline

On January 25th, 2016, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that its 2012 decision in Miller v. Alabama (which rendered life without parole an unconstitutional penalty for juveniles) will apply retroactively to the more than 2600 individuals previously sentenced to life without parole as children. As significant as this …

Join upcoming Expungement Fair — tomorrow at MSU

Michigan State University students are coming together to hold the university’s first-ever expungement fair this week. Do you have a criminal record ? MSU is hosting an Expungement Fair !!! Please know that there will be resources, information, and possible assistance for walk-ins too. MSU Law’s Expungement Fair, is tomorrow, …