Our partners at Citizens for Prison Reform are making progress on oversight — Michigan House leadership has scheduled a committee hearing for two bills that would strengthen and expand the work of the Office of the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman. You can support these bills by
Nation Outside is honored to help host this stop alongside Center for Transformation, Citizens for Prison Reform, and the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People. This powerful exhibition centers the perspectives, emotions, and visual narratives of people who have survived prison isolation…giving our community an opportunity to better understand the human impact of solitary confinement directly through…
Join the Solitary Justice Project for a community event centered on the voices and experiences of people directly impacted by solitary confinement. Attendees will hear from solitary confinement survivors, learn about current efforts to reform solitary confinement in Michigan, and explore what meaningful alternatives can look like. Special guest Joel Carter will share his lived…
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…
Budget Negotiation Call To Action The governor, House, and Senate have finalized their proposals for the 2026-2027 budget year. While there are parts to celebrate (maintained funding for reentry community services, no cuts to prison food, etc.), there are significant cuts that cause concern. As lawmakers negotiate the final budget, we call on them to:…
Join CPR for an unforgettable evening as we gather to honor the strength of families impacted by incarceration and raise support for the work ahead. This powerful celebration includes a full dinner, inspiring speakers, and our beloved Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) Art Auction — showcasing moving works created by incarcerated individuals across Michigan. Together,…
Today a coalition of organizations released their 2026 Michigan Budget Recommendations to Invest in Crime Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Reentry. Tell your lawmaker to support the budget recommendations. With Michigan seeing record low rates of violent crime and low rates of recidivism, the FY2026 budget is an opportunity to double down on the programs that prevent…