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  • Participatory & Holistic Defense Learning Community

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    Virtual Event on Zoom

    Join us for an upcoming Learning Community session exploring participatory and holistic defense, two approaches that expand how we support people navigating the legal system. These models center families and communities as active participants in defense while also addressing the underlying needs that bring people into contact with the system in the first place. Elisheva […]

  • Michigan League for Public Policy’s 2026 Forum

    The Lansing Center 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI, United States

    250 Years and Counting: Working to Fulfill the Promise of Democracy in America. Registration is now open for the Michigan League for Public Policy’s 2026 Public Policy Forum! Click here to reserve your spot Thursday, April 30, 2026 10 a.m. – Noon The Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI As the nation celebrates the […]

  • MI-CEMI Reentry Table: Employment Opportunities & Pathways to Work

    Employment can shape every part of a person’s reentry journey, and too often, access to meaningful work is limited by stigma, policy barriers, and a lack of support. This quarter’s Reentry Table will focus on employment opportunities, workforce development, and the systems that help or hinder returning citizens as they rebuild their lives. We are […]

  • A Brighter Way: 4th Annual Community BBQ

    Riverside Park 2 E Cross St, Ypsilanti, Michigan

    Join A Brighter Way for the 4th Annual Community BBQ at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. This free community event will bring people together for food, music, local resources, and connection in a welcoming outdoor setting centered on reentry, second chances, and community support. Attendees can enjoy free food provided by Fed Up, connect with community […]

  • Canceled Mass Convening: Dreaming Forward & Organizing Power

    Lansing Community College in Lansing 600 N Grand Ave, Lansing, Michigan

    Join abolitionist practitioners, organizers, and community members from across Michigan for a full-day Mass Convening focused on dreaming forward and organizing power. This gathering will build on the launch of Reimagining Safety Michigan by bringing together those committed to advancing a culture of care, community accountability, and systems transformation. Together, we will deepen relationships, explore […]

  • Candidate Forum for Governor of Michigan: Safe Communities & Strong Democracy

    Cathedral Church of St. Paul 4800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

    May 16: Candidate Forum from 2 pm – 4pm | Organization Fair 4 pm – 5 pm Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 4800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit Confirmed Candidates : Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, and more to come! Michigan is electing a new governor in 2026, and the candidates need […]

  • Building Bridges through Storytelling

    Virtual Event on Zoom

    Citizens for Prison Reform Family Participation Program Monthly Community MeetingBuilding Bridges through Storytelling Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM ETVirtual Event Join Citizens for Prison Reform’s Family Participation Program for a special virtual community meeting featuring Laurie Pohutsky focused on how families impacted by incarceration can turn lived experience into meaningful advocacy. Representative Pohutsky […]

  • Youth Defense Services in Michigan

    Join Kristen Staley, Executive Director of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC), on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 9:00–10:00 AM for a discussion on Youth Defense Services in Michigan. Kristen will discuss the current state of Michigan’s public defense system, highlighting recent successes, ongoing challenges, and opportunities for growth, with a particular focus on strengthening […]

  • Citizen’s for Prison Reform’s 15th Annual Legislative Education Day

    Capitol Lawn 100 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, Michigan

    CPR’s 15th Annual Legislative Education Day Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Capitol Lawn | 100 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 Join Citizens for Prison Reform for its 15th Annual Legislative Education Day, “Building Bridges to a Safer Michigan: Advancing Justice, Supporting Families, and Strengthening Communities.” This annual advocacy event brings together […]

  • MI-CEMI Prison Programming Providers’ Table: Culture Change Through Programming

    Join MI-CEMI on Thursday, June 18 from 12:00–1:30 PM EST for the next Prison Programming Providers Table, “Culture Change Through Programming.” This virtual conversation will bring together organizations and advocates working to expand meaningful programming, strengthen reentry support, and explore how culture change inside correctional settings can improve outcomes for incarcerated individuals and communities.