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Juvenile Life Without Parole Bills May Soon See Action
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Sponsors say bills may move in spring S.B. 848 โ 851 seek to abolish life sentences without parole for crimes committed by individuals under the age of 18 in Michigan. This legislation would instead designate a maximum prison sentence of 60 years, with the possibility for parole review after 10 years in prison. Currently, 25
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Conversation with Percy Glover
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Percy Glover was recently interviewed by Voyage ATL. Check out the interview here. Percy is one of our VAAC leaders focused on Jail Voting Outreach. Percy has also written a book which you can purchase. Contact him at percy.glover@outlook.com. Today weโd like to introduce you to Percy Glover. Hi Percy, itโs an honor to have
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VAAC Needs YOU!
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Our dedicated volunteers are the backbone of everything we do at VAAC. Together, we’ve accomplished a lot. Our successes in 2020 and 2021 have inspired us to set even bigger goals for 2022. We want to reach more jails, more communities, and spread our message all across the state. And with your help, we can
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Prison Gerrymandering Training Sessions Announced
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The Redistricting Data Hub (RDH) is pleased to announce two new trainings on Prison Gerrymandering, in partnership with Brianna Remster and Rory Kramer of Villanova University. These trainings are inspired in part by their research on the process of reallocating incarcerated populations in Pennsylvania. They are currently extending that work to analyze the impact of
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VAAC Member Spotlight: Percy Glover
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As an active member of the Voter Access for All Coalition, Percy Glover offers expertise that is invaluable in the expansion of Vote by Mail in Jailโs programming as well as the implementation of jail voting in Michigan. His partnership with grassroot groups and non-profit organizations alike have inspired more robust voter turnout among eligible
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Michigan is one of only six states with no policy for Good Time or Earned Time Credits. Because of our 100% Truth in Sentencing law and the lack of a Good Time policy, incarcerated individuals in Michigan serve approximately 126% of their minimum sentence or 6.5 years on average. Consequently, we are #1 in the country
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WLNS News Segment on Prison Gerrymandering Features VAAC’s Danny Jones
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In December of 2021 when the Michigan Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission (MICRC) was deciding how to redraw the legislative district maps for Michigan, this story and video appeared on our local TV news channel, WLNS.com. It features an interview with VAAC’s Chairperson, Danny Jones. Sections of the article are excerpted below. Have you ever heard
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Drawing The Line: Film Screening and Roundtable Discussion Feb 24
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EMU is hosting a screening of Drawing the Line: Inside the Fight to End Prison Gerrymandering, followed by a roundtable discussion.
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Join Us for a Rally at the Valley
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Please stand with us as we stand up for our sisters/siblings at Michiganโs only womenโs prison. They arenโt keeping them safe with proper COVID precautions, theyโre being exposed to high levels of black mold and more, and there are also reports of abuse (sexual, physical, mental, verbal). We canโt sit back and allow our sisters/siblings
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Open our Hearts to our Incarcerated Neighbors
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Join the Poor People’s Campaign for Moral Monday @ the Michigan State CapitalMonday, February 14, 2022 starting at12:00 PMLocation: Michigan State Capitol Buildingโข100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 US CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Somebody’s Hurting our Incarcerated Neighbors, and We Won’t Be Silent Anymore! The Poor Peopleโs Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival,
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VAAC Members Key Speakers at Community Conversation focusing on Black Men and Mental Health Issues.
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This event has taken place. To watch a recording of the conversation, please click HERE. On February 1, 2022, to kick off Black History Month, Grand Rapids Chapter of A. Philip Randolph Institute and Grand Rapids ProActive held a moving Community Conversation focusing on Black men and mental health issues. Watch the video HERE as
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VAAC Celebrates Black History 365 Days a Year
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The right to vote The right to an educationThe right to organize The right to live with dignity These are values we hold dear and fight for not just during Black History Month but all year โround! One of the best ways to celebrate Black History Month is by promoting voter registration and access for
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