What does education inside prison make possible after someone comes home? MI-CEMI’s Prison Programming Providers Table welcomed Adam Grant of Grand Valley State University and 4C Consulting Services for a conversation about how prison education and programming can build skills, confidence, and connections that support successful reentry. The session explored Grand Valley State University’s programs…
Earlier this year, the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration (MI-CEMI) joined advocates, service providers, community organizations, government partners, and formerly incarcerated leaders at the fifth annual Reentry United Conference at Grand Valley State University. Hosted by Michigan Works! West Central and its partners, the conference brought together people from across Michigan to share approaches…
Our partners at Citizens for Prison Reform are making progress on oversight — Michigan House leadership has scheduled a committee hearing for two bills that would strengthen and expand the work of the Office of the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman. You can support these bills by
Employment is one of the most critical components of successful reentry, but access is not equal. Too often, those leaving prison face stigma, policy barriers, and a lack of support when trying to find meaningful work. MI-CEMI’s Reentry Table, Employment Opportunities & Pathways to Work, brought together advocates, workforce development leaders, and community members for…
Earlier this month, MI-CEMI’s Program Coordinator, Michael Taylor, returned to prison for the first time since coming home, joining the Reentry United event at Carson City Correctional Facility. What began as a surreal experience quickly became a powerful reminder of the importance of hope, connection, and the fight to bring people home. Reuniting with men…
It’s been five years since the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning. While some reforms have been proposed or enacted, many communities in Michigan are still asking: Has anything truly changed? On Wednesday, May 28 from 12:00–1:30 PM, join us for a special Michigan Statewide Violence and Incarceration Prevention Learning Community session focused on…
At MI-CEMI, we believe that quality programming inside Michigan’s prisons is a cornerstone of both rehabilitation and dignity. That’s why we created the Prison Programming Providers Table—a quarterly space for educators, advocates, and organizers working inside to share resources, improve programming access and quality, and engage with advocacy efforts to address prison policy issues. Our…
Your story has power—and your voice can move the needle. MI-CEMI is proud to partner with Engage Michigan to offer Mic Check: Spokesperson Training for the Movement, a free virtual training built for directly impacted leaders, community organizers, and advocates across Michigan.
We are thrilled to invite you to the first-ever in-person gathering of the Michigan Statewide Incarceration & Violence Prevention Learning Community! This is an exciting opportunity to connect with advocates, leaders, and changemakers from across Michigan as we come together to share knowledge, learn from each other, and strengthen our collective efforts. Event Details: Date:…
Violence at the hands of an intimate partner affects more than 10 million people in the U.S. each year. For incarcerated women, the numbers are even more staggering—over 77% have experienced intimate partner violence, and 86% have survived sexual violence. These deep, lasting traumas are directly connected to the cycle of punishment and incarceration we…