Apply Now: Program Coordinator Role Available
Are you someone who has seen the harms of mass incarceration first-hand? Are you committed to bringing people together to make a change? Apply now! Instructions at bottom of post.
Jen Szénay
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Grassroots Advocacy Webinar: Going Beyond Letter Writing
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.
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Reinvesting in Our Communities: Budget Advocacy Highlights
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…
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Get to Know Your Judicial Candidates: MI-CEMI’s Guide to a More Informed Vote
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…
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Advocating for Change: Tore Price’s Story of Fatherhood and Second Chances
As Father’s Day approaches, we turn our attention to a story that resonates deeply with families across Michigan. Fatherhood, with all its joys and challenges, takes on an added layer of complexity for men who have been incarcerated. One such story is that of Tore Price, an advocate, public speaker, and former incarcerated father who…
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8 Ways to Have a Successful Legislative Visit: Making the Most of Your Interaction
Attending a legislative visit is a chance to talk with your elected representatives. You can advocate for issues that matter to you and your community. You may be welcoming them to your organization, school, or neighborhood. It’s key to make the most of this meeting. Here are eight ways to ensure a successful visit that…
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Virtual Event: Strategic Communications in Criminal Legal Reform
Are you the one running the show on your organization’s social media? Do you handle website updates like a champ? Are you the go-to person for getting your cause in the news spotlight? If you said yes to any of these, check out the video of our event from Tuesday, May 7th.
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Grand Rapids Events Illuminate Second Chance Month
West Michigan has a proud history of supporting second chances. Come out for these events to celebrate second chances and build support for second look legislation. And be sure to sign the petition below to show that people across Michigan support second chances.
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Unlocking the Narrative: Building Safe Communities for all
On April 25th we hosted a presentation by Insha Rahman, Vice President for Advocacy and Partnerships at the Vera Institute of Justice and Director of Vera Action where she discussed insights in national and Michigan research on crime and safety messaging. Discover effective strategies to shape the narrative, and beat tired “tough on crime” opposition…
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Statewide Learning Community Power Building Discussions
Are you an organizer or practitioner championing community-based public safety solutions such as alternative emergency response, violence intervention, or police accountability? If so, our upcoming coffee hour session in April will further explore our recent conversation on police surveillance technologies, offering valuable insights and strategies for empowering your community and organization.