We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Learning Community event on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 12:00 – 1:30 PM, focused on Harm Reduction & Non-Carceral Responses to Mental Health and Substance Use. This event will explore transformative approaches to support individuals facing these challenges without relying on police or prison as a…
Four years after the tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and too many others, Michigan is still waiting for meaningful police reform. Despite strong bipartisan support and well-crafted proposals refined through extensive outreach to law enforcement and community groups, no substantial legislative action has occurred. With time running out in this legislative session, we…
You have the power to drive real change in our criminal legal system. You are invited to join us in creating content that advocates for a future free from mass incarceration, violence, and inequality. Our goal is to end life and long sentences, shift the focus from punishment to accountability and healing, and work toward…
We invite you to join us for two important events coming up soon in Detroit, where we will engage in crucial discussions on the Second Look Resentencing Act and Juvenile Life Without Parole. 1. Second Chances: A Listening SessionDate: October 16th, 2024Time: Dinner 6:00 PM, Presentation 7:00 PMLocation: 8850 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202At this…
Join us for a discussion on Ethical Storytelling on Thursday, November 21st, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM EST. This event will explore how to center impacted voices in our narratives while avoiding tokenization and retraumatization. We’ll hear insights from representatives of Safe and Just Michigan, the Michigan Center for Youth Justice (MCYJ), and the American…
Across Michigan, communities are mobilizing around community violence intervention, advocating for police accountability, and implementing restorative justice alternatives. In support of these efforts, we’re excited to kick off Season Two of the MI Statewide Learning Community! As the new school year kicks off, join us for a discussion about the problems of criminalization and excessive…
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Level Up Your Advocacy: A Recap of Last Week’s Webinar Last week, we held a special event designed to empower and support families of incarcerated individuals. This webinar was not just an opportunity to learn but a chance to connect, share experiences, and find encouragement in our shared journey to end mass incarceration.
One of the foundational goals of MI-CEMI is to reinvest in the communities that have been harmed by mass incarceration. This budget cycle, we pulled together the Investing in a Safer Michigan coalition to help fund proven, bipartisan strategies that make communities safer, level the playing field for underserved Michiganders, and provide for long-term fiscal…
Summer is a time for hammocks, cookouts, and campaigning. OK, you were with me for 2 of 3, but with the legislature out for the summer and major local and state elections coming up (don’t even get me started about nationally), this is an important time to learn about the candidates running for judge, state…