Defending Democracy for Justice Impacted Communities. Event Pillars: The struggle of women at Huron Valley Correctional Facility Economic Mobility The Plight of Housing Post Traumatic Prison Disorder The Crisis of Fees and Fines of Parole Amend the 13th Location: Shrine of the Black Madonna, 7625 Linwood, Detroit, MI 48206
The words “pedophile” and “sex offender” are easily thrown around. But what is a pedophile, and who commits a sex offense? Learning the law is important, not least so that you can avoid violating it, and prevent others from doing so. Michigan’s sex offense law is more encompassing than you think – over 40,000 people […]
Every day there’s a new outrage and a new potential communications crisis: There’s a new internet rumor attacking your constituency (remember “the eating pets lies?) The opposition drops a terrible bill. You know it won’t go anywhere now, but you’re worried they are starting their messaging machine to play the long game. Somebody in your […]
Join us for a conversation that builds on findings from a recent research study commissioned by the Metro Detroit Restorative Justice Network and Detroit Justice Center exploring these themes with Metro Detroiters. Free copies of the book containing these findings — Unraveling Harm, Cultivating Safety: Learnings on Healing, Justice, and Accountability from Metro Detroiters — […]
Join us as we publicly launch Reimagining Safety Michigan, a statewide effort building a bold vision for a Michigan rooted in care, collective governance, and community accountability — not policing and prisons. This Kick-off & Training will introduce a powerful set of tools and resources developed over the past year and a half by nine […]
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 […]
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 […]