Events

Events listed below are organized by MI-CEMI or MI-CEMI member organizations. To submit an event for this listing become a member (it’s free) and send your event to mail@mi-cemi.org.

March 14, 2025 – June 14th, 2025: Linkage Community presents This Is Us, Art Exhibit & Sale. Located at Albert EL Fresco Alleyway — Next to 200 Albert Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823. Free & open to the public.

April 1st, 2025: Screening of “Commuted” Documentary, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Wayne State Law School, Detroit, MI. Join us for a powerful screening of the documentary film Commuted, followed by a Q&A session with Danielle, the filmmaker. The evening will conclude with a reception.

April 8th, 2025: TACO Virtual Storytelling Session, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM on Zoom. TACO stands for Transparency, Accountability, Culture Change, and Oversight, the key elements we’re fighting for in our jails and prisons.

April 10th, 2025: MI-CEMI’s Advocacy Efforts and Budget Priorities, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Virtual Zoom link provided upon registration.

April 14th, 2025: TIPLR Reentry Convening hosted by Nation Outside at the Lansing Center from 10am -4pm.

April 23, 2025 – Wronged: The Maurice Carter Story Documentary
6:00 PM at Calvin University’s Covenant Fine Arts Center, 1795 Knollcrest Cir SE, Grand Rapids, MI. More information here.

April 27, 2025 – Wronged: The Maurice Carter Story Documentary
12:00 PM at Hope Church Chapel, 77 W 11th St, Holland, MI. More information here.

April 30, 2025 – MI Statewide Violence and Incarceration Prevention Learning Community, in person event. Location in Detroit TBD.

May 6th, 2025: Citizens for Prison Reform Legislative Day in Lansing.

May 13th, 2025: MI-CEMI Prison Programming Providers Table, Part 2: In reach and relationship building with MDOC, will be held virtually from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.

May 15th, 2025: MI-CEMI Communications Roundtable in partnership with Progress Michigan titled, Spokesperson Training. Registration coming soon.

August 5th, 2025: MI-CEMI Prison Programming Providers Table will be held virtually from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Registration coming soon.

August 10th, 2025: Citizens for Prison Reform Family Fun Day, from 12:00 – 4:00 PM in Clarkston. Registration is required.

October 30-31, 2025: SAVE THE DATE, The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) is hosting statewide 2025 Michigan Restorative Justice Summit, as an opportunity to invite, meet, and collaborate with practitioners, partners, and stakeholders of restorative practice in all its forms.