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Solitary Shorts Screening set for March 23, 2023
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Citizens for Prison Reform and the The Robin Theatre present SOLITARY SHORTS a series of short documentaries about solitary confinement and panel discussion on humane solutions. Thursday, March 23rd 2023 at the Robin Theatre 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 Doors open at 6:30PM. Screening at 7:00PM For more information, visit www.openmidoor.org.Reserve your seat…
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Expungement Assistance Opportunity on April 11, 2023 in Oak Park
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Expungement Assistance opportunity with Lakeshore Legal Aid will be available at the Oak Park Public Library at 14200 Oak Park Blvd in Oak Park on April 11th starting at 6:30 p.m. Attorney Mary Novrocki will present on criminal record expungement, including recent changes in Michigan law regarding expungement, eligibility, and how to begin the process…
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VAAC Prison Gerrymandering Work Group Wants YOU! Join Us!!
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For the past month, a VAAC work group has been meeting to formulate our legislative strategy for ending the practice of prison gerrymandering. Participants have included staff from the Prison Policy Initiative and the Campaign Legal Center who have provided expert assistance. We welcome all VAAC members to join our meetings every other Friday to…
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Legislative Update: Bills to END Juvenile Life Without Parole
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Michigan legislators in the state Senate & House have introduced a package of 10 bills to end juvenile life without parole. As of this writing the bills have been referred to the Judicial Committee of each chamber/ On March 3rd, 2023, Senator Jeff Irwin (District 15) issued this press release detailing the specifics of this…
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Silent Cry Awards to Honor VAAC Members
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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. Among the honorees at the gala will be some very special VAAC members, including Voting Access For All Coalition’s acting chair, Kathi Harris,…
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VAAC Member Spotlight: Amani Sawari
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In college, Amani Sawari studied public policy and media communications with a vision in mind: to use these skills in the movement to end mass incarceration. But when she graduated from the University of Washington, no job like that existed. So, she says “I combined my abilities in writing and communications to form Sawari Media…
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Flint Expungement Clinic March 10th 2023
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From a story by Sophia Lada of the Flint Beat: ‘A fresh start’: Criminal record expungement clinic this Friday in Flint A criminal record expungement clinic is taking place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2023 at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Flint. “The beginning of the year is usually the time…
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Become a Peer-Led Reentry Coach!
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This is your opportunity to train as a peer-led reentry coach with Nation Outside. This training program is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to support and empower formerly incarcerated individuals as they navigate the re-entry process. As a peer-led reentry coach, you will be trained to provide guidance and resources…
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MI-CEMI Impact Language Glossary & Webinar
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Impact Language Glossary & Webinar: How to Use Language Within Media to Shape Perception and Policy You’re invited to attend an upcoming webinar, “How to Use Language Within Media to Shape Perception and Policy” hosted by VAAC coalition member Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration (MI-CEMI). Featured will be a panel of experts providing hands-on…
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Youth Recognition Lunch Hosted by When You Vote I WIN
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VAAC – Voting Access for All was invited to attend this amazing event hosted by When You Vote I WIN Youth Recognition Lunch: An Afternoon with Two Foot Soldiers: Meet Sisters Denise Holt & Alice Moore.It was an incredible afternoon. We had the honor of meeting two foot soldiers, Sisters Denise Holt & Alice Moore,…
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Crucial Conversations in the Black Community
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Michigan United, ABISA, Rock of Salvation Ministries, & Ugandan Community in Michigan (UGBA) present Crucial Conversations in the Black Community: Black History Month Tuesday, February 28, 20235:30- 8:30PMThe Librarian Association of Michigan13300 Puritan, Detroit, Michigan 48227 Food and refreshments will be provided.Shop at the vendor tables.Tune in LIVE on https://www.facebook.com/MichiganUnited at 6:40PM EST
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California Looking to Allow Prison Voting
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As advocates for allowing currently incarcerated individuals to vote in Michigan, VAAC is actively look how other states are pushing forward on this important issue. The article below by Kira Lerner published in The Guardian on Fri 17 Feb 2023 talks about what is happening in the state of California Could California be the latest…
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