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 Michigan reinforced the need for a smart budget that increases public safety.
Our Program Director, Chuck Warpehoski, penned a brilliant op-ed for Bridge Michigan. If you want a quick overview of where our focus on criminal justice reform in Michigan should be for 2024, check this out.
“You can’t get a job or an apartment without your birth certificate and state ID.” – Chuck Warpehoski, MI-CEMI Program Director On January 25th 2024, WSJM.com released an article entitled, ‘Legislation seeks to ensure inmates have personal identification documents upon release.‘ The Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration advocates for a package of bills awaiting…
Reporters hold tremendous power in shaping public perceptions about safety in our communities. Harmful stories told about crime, safety, and justice have held us back from reimagining proven, cost-effective solutions to public safety.
Your Voice Matters in Shaping FY2024-2025 Budget Reforms Today, we ask for your help. Governor Whitmer and the legislature are crafting the FY2024-2025 budget. You’re invited to support our Budget Recommendations. Our coalition of organizations has created the Investing on a Safer Michigan Budget Recommendations. You can read the full text here.
Last month, MI-CEMI and partner organizations presented an update on proposed criminal legal reforms in Michigan. This event provided updates on the 2024 legislative landscape and gave the opportunity to connect with campaign organizers and other advocates in breakout sessions. View the slide deck here. Watch the YouTube video here.
Join the MI Learning Community! Are you an organizer or practitioner championing community-based public safety solutions such as alternative emergency response, violence intervention, or police accountability? Would you like to connect with peers across the state to share what works and elevates your game? Then this learning community is for you. Mark your calendar for the next…
Join the fight against prison gerrymandering and support Michigan Senate Bill 0033 today! The Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), Voters Not Politicians, the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration, and our partners are urging you to take immediate action. Sign our petition and help us achieve fair representation in Michigan’s democracy.
Dear friends, We are excited to invite you to a special summer mixer event in Detroit, brought to you by American Friends Service Committee and the Second Look Coalition. This event aims to gather individuals who have served long sentences and are now home, providing an opportunity to come together, connect, and support the Second…