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Inside Voices – September 2024
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Harsh sentences lead to ‘death by incarceration’ The post Inside Voices – September 2024 appeared first on Safe & Just Michigan. Over the last 40 years, Michigan has slowly but undeniably adopted “Death by Incarceration” (DBI), for prisoners serving life sentences. Prior to the sentencing reforms that began in the ’80s, lifers were in one…
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Bold Against Bail Town Hall
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On behalf of the Bold Against Bail (BAB) Coalition, which includes Michigan Liberation, Detroit Justice Center (DJC), The Bail Project (TBP), and Advancement Project, we are excited to invite you to attend our BAB Town Hall on Friday, October 4th, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wayne State University’s Partrich Auditorium. The Town Hall will focus on bail reform in Michigan, and will…
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Absentee Ballots are Now Available!
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Absentee ballots are available NOW for the November 5 General Election. This means that you can go to your city or township clerk’s office, request an absentee ballot, complete it, and return it – all in one trip. If you’d like to vote by mail, you can request your ballot: If you’ve already applied for…
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VAAC Call to Action: Promote Our “Why I Vote” Video Series to your Networks
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On September 10, 2024 VAAC launched a series of short, ground-breaking videos in which people impacted by the criminal legal system tell their personal stories about why they vote. Our call to action for you is to share these videos far and wide: All videos in the series can be found and shared from this…
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A Brighter Way’s 3rd Annual Reentry Convening
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Exciting News! Join A Brighter Way for Our 3rd Annual Reentry ConveningWe are getting closer Everyone! Date: Monday, October 7th, 2024 from 10am to 4pm Location: WCC: Morris Lawrence Building 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann ArborThis is more than just an event—it’s a chance to connect, learn, and grow together as a community.To register or table…
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Petoskey Expungement Fair
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Friday, October 4th, 2024 from 12-4pm at Emmet County Fairgrounds 1129 Charlevoix Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770 Petoskey Expungement Fair Pre-registration Form Petoskey Expungement Fair Volunteer Attorney-Law Student-Notary Sign up Form
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Survivors Speak Voting N’ More Workshops
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We’re back and ready for our “Voting N’ More” Workshops!! Trust us, this is a gathering you don’t want to miss!! The guest speakers will be phenomenal!! The food, fun, fellowship and GREAT INFORMATION, we hope, will be the highlight of each workshop (5-week). These workshops will end with a closing celebration like no other!!…
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SADO Project Reentry Hosts Autumn Gathering and Cookout
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Join SADO’s Project Reentry for our third annual Autumn Gathering and CookoutSunday, September 29, 2024 12:00 to 3:00 pm at Belle Isle Shelter 8E (labeled “Bath Lunch” near MacArthur Bridge)Map and parking information below.Formerly incarcerated individuals, their families and reentry community partners are welcome.RSVP required by September 24: www.sado.org/go/cookoutemail Anna with questions: akohn@sado.org
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MY VOTE MY VOICE: Barbershop Talks!
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Join us on September 28th from 12-4pm in Saginaw for an afternoon of free food, fun, voter education, and community connections! World Outreach Campus Church, 2405 Bay St., Saginaw, MI Special Guests: Bishop Hurley Coleman, Jr., Rep. Amos O’Neal, Mayor Brenda Moore & more! Free food, prizes, and swag! Come learn about your vote, your…
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Candidates for office use jail and prison as “one size fits all” policy solutions. Here’s how to push back
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Candidates for office use jail and prison as “one size fits all” policy solutions. Here’s how to push back,” authored by Wanda Bertram. Whether on the presidential debate stage or in races for governor, state legislatures, or city councils, candidates for elected office are falling…
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Path to the Polls at SHAR Expungement Fair
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Questions about expungement?Looking to clear your record?Join us for FREE Q&A!! When: Friday. September 2710:00 AM thru 3:00 PM ** PATH TO THE POLLS STARTS at 1:30pm Where: SHAR Academy1851 West Grand BlvdDetroit MI 48208 Many Detroit area residents are carrying around criminal records that could be cleared.Expungement may be able to help you if:…
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Voter Education for Returning Citizens
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Join the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office and Partners to get real information about your right to vote in Michigan on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 6-7 p.m. on Zoom. Register using the QR code or at this link.
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