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 Life Without Parole.
1. Second Chances: A Listening Session Date: October 16th, 2024 Time: Dinner 6:00 PM, Presentation 7:00 PM Location: 8850 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 At this event, you will hear firsthand experiences of perseverance, learn how you can be part of the movement for second chances, and help build stronger communities. This is your opportunity to be part of the change we all need, using your voice and influence to amplify those who have been too often unheard.
We are honored to announce that Senator Chang will join us for the event. We look forward to her insights and contributions to the discussion. Please Note: An RSVP is requested to assist in planning for food. RSVP here.
2. Lifers Right To Life Fellowship Date: October 26th, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM EST Location: 22450 Schoolcraft Road, Detroit, MI 48223 Join us for an fellowship as we discuss the challenges and injustices faced by young people sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole and those that have served decades. This event will highlight the voices of impacted individuals, advocates, and experts. RSVPhere. Presented by the National Lifers of America.
This event will explore how to center impacted voices in our narratives while avoiding tokenization and retraumatization. We’ll hear insights from representatives of Safe and Just Michigan, the Michigan Center for Youth Justice (MCYJ), and the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), who will share their perspectives on the importance of ethical practices in storytelling. Together, we will engage in meaningful dialogue to enhance our understanding and approach to responsible narrative-building.
Across Michigan, communities are mobilizing around community violence intervention, advocating for police accountability, and implementing restorative justice alternatives. In support of these efforts, we’re excited to kick off Season Two of the MI Statewide Learning Community!
As the new school year kicks off, join us for a discussion about the problems of criminalization and excessive punishment of young people and how people are working to create more supportive communities for our youth.
(Lansing, Michigan) – Today, the Second Look Michigan Coalition released the following statement responding to the severe staffing shortages in Michigan’s prisons:
Today, there are hundreds of people sitting in Michigan’s prisons who pose no threat to society, have served significant time, and in many cases, are unable to physically commit a crime. By offering these individuals a second look, we can make our criminal legal system more humane while also alleviating the staffing shortages throughout the state’s prisons.
