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Written Testimony in support of House Bill 4556-60
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On March 19, 2024, the Michigan House Standing Committee on Criminal Justice heard testimony on House Bills (HB) 4556-60. Executive Director John S. Cooper submitted written testimony to demonstrate support of the bills and urge committee members to do so as well. HB 4556-60 would create a process that could help make Michigan’s corrections system…
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Friday, March 15, 2024 VAAC Weekly Meeting is Cancelled.
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We apologize for the short notice. Our regular meeting at 12:30 p.m. is cancelled for this week. See you at the next one on Friday, March 22, 2024!
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Launch Party: Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing, 16th edition
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On March 24, 2024, hear selections from the 16th edition of the Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing, read by family and friends of contributing authors. Books will be for sale following the reading. PCAP’s Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing seeks to showcase the talent and diversity of Michigan’s incarcerated writers. The Review features…
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28th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons
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The 28th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons (March 19 – April 2, 2024) showcases the hard work and talents of artists incarcerated in Michigan prisons. The work is by men and women from all 25 state prisons in both the upper and the lower peninsulas: 24 men’s prisons and 1 women’s prison. This…
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Author Night in Support of the Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP)
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Join the Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) at the University of Michigan.on Friday, Friday, March 29 from 7-8 pm at Booksweet (1729 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor) for a special author reading to raise funds for the Prison Creative Arts Project(PCAP) at the University of Michigan. Presented in partnership with the PCAP Student Executive Board, this…
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Career and Job Fair in Pontiac on 3/9/24
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Hosted by Seize The Moments Inc. & Green Shield Deck Builders Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: Prospect Missionary Baptist Church Address: 351 Prospect St, Pontiac, MI 48341 Join Us! Are you ready to kickstart your career journey? Seize The Moments Inc. and Green Shield Deck Builders are on the lookout for…
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Michigan coalition calls for investments in safety
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This post Michigan coalition calls for investments in safety first appeared on Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Experts in Michigan held a press conference to respond to the 2024-2025 Michigan state budget released by Governor Whitmer earlier this month. Coalition members from Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration (MI-CEMI), Force Detroit, Organization of Exonerees, & Safe & Just…
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Cooley Law School Expungement Fair in Lansing on 3/22/24
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Location: Cooley Law School, 300 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, 48933 Date: March 22, 2024 Start: 12:00 PM End: 4:00 PM March 2024 Cooley Law School Expungement Fair Pre-screening Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAnKQN8rl_FSziWAinv8-88IfzSZ4zL5LBGE4FfbTOh9H69w/viewform Expungement Process for Attendees Currently, the entire expungement process can take up to eight months. https://www.michigan.gov/ag/initiatives/expungement-assistance/upcoming-expungement-fairs/2024/03/22/cooley-law-school-expungement-fair
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New report, Women’s Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2024, shows the size and scope of women’s incarceration in America
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This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “New report, Women’s Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2024, shows the size and scope of women’s incarceration in America,” authored by Mike Wessler. 190,600 women and girls are locked up in the United States on any given day. That’s the top-line number from the new…
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Friday March 1, 2024 VAAC Weekly Meeting is CANCELED.
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We apologize for the short notice. Our regular meeting at 12:30 p.m. is cancelled for this week. See you at the next one on Friday, March 8th!
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FPP (Family Participation Program) Virtual Meeting with guest, Deb Hart
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Advocacy Meeting for Families Impacted by Incarceration in Michigan! This month we will be joined by Deb Hart, a trauma informed movement and meditation teacher, for a virtual mini iRest meditation session designed to bring solace and strength. You will learn accessible iRest meditation techniques to navigate stress, cultivate resilience, and find pockets of peace…
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F.I.R.S.T. (Families of Incarcerated Individuals Resource & Support Team) Monthly Meeting
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F.I.R.S.T. Families of Incarcerated Individuals Resource & Support TeamAre you looking for a space to discuss the challenges of having a loved one who is incarcerated? Join us for a monthly meet up for support, resources, and fellowship in a non-judgmental environment. A light meal will be provided and the first 6 to register and…
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