2023-2024 Legislative Lookback
While the final days of this cycle were marked by chaos and conflict, advocates like you did help get several important pieces of legislation across the finish line, including:
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Join the Conversation on Harm Reduction & Mental Health
Recently, MI-CEMI’s Steering Team member organization, the Detroit Justice Center, hosted a powerful two-day Harm Reduction Convening in Detroit. This impactful event brought together experts, organizers, and community leaders to […]
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Second Chances: Exploring the Impact of Resentencing and Juvenile Justice
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 […]
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Michigan Coalition Calls for Second Look Legislation to Alleviate Staffing Shortages in State Prisons
CONTACT: Will Mesinger, Will@MerakiCommsGroup.com, (518) 338-7119 (Lansing, Michigan) – Today, the Second Look Michigan Coalition released the following statement responding to the severe staffing shortages in Michigan’s prisons: Today, there […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Michigan coalition calls for investments in safety
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 […]
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Opinion | Michigan must prioritize investment in safety, prosperity, equity
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 […]