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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Join MI-CEMI on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 PM ET for our next Communications Convening, “Documentary Storytelling: Using Film to Advance Advocacy & Narrative Change.” This virtual conversation will explore how documentary filmmaking can support advocacy efforts, shift public narratives, elevate lived experience, and contribute to systems change. Attendees will hear from filmmakers, storytellers, […]