Join us in person to learn how survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are facing excessive sentences & how to fix it. Michigan Survivors Justice Initiative Information Session Every day survivors receive excessively long sentences for actions directly connected to the domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, or human trafficking they have endured. The…
Join LINC UP for the 2026 Community Spirit Awards, an inspiring luncheon honoring the individuals and organizations creating lasting change in Grand Rapids. The annual celebration brings together residents, businesses, nonprofits and community leaders to recognize those helping make Grand Rapids a stronger, more connected community. Tickets are $75 and include admission and a catered…
From Programming to Reentry: Building the Bridge to Long-Term Success At MI-CEMI, we know that robust peer-led and volunteer programming inside Michigan prisons is essential for meaningful rehabilitation and successful community reentry. To continue strengthening and expanding these critical programs, we’re bringing together providers, advocates, and individuals with direct programming experience for our quarterly Prison…
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 us September 10 on Zoom for our next MI-CEMI General Member Convening focused on the year-end electoral push. Hear from Angela Davenport of the Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) on voter access and turnout, and Lynna Kaucheck of Michigan Voices on Protect the Vote. Register today!
Come meet the Detroit Justice Center’s 2025-26 Artist in Residence, Jenin Yaseen, and hear from some of her collaborators about putting together a tapestry depicting a world without the state surveillance used in Palestine and Detroit. August 19th, 2026 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm The LOVE Building For more information please visit here: https://detroitjustice.org/event/jenin-yaseens-artist-in-residence-showcase/
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…
Join the Michigan Center for Youth Justice for its 2026 gala celebrating 70 years of advancing youth justice. Attendees will enjoy food and fellowship, a keynote speaker and a silent auction. The evening will also include an award ceremony honoring individuals for their dedicated work to juvenile justice reform in Michigan. Learn more and purchase…
Join Nation Outside for Seeds of Change 2026: Detroit Premiere & Benefit, an unforgettable evening where film, community and purpose come together to inspire conversation and action. Through intimate storytelling, What Grace Leaves Behind explores what happens after incarceration—not through statistics or headlines, but through the lived experiences of women rebuilding their lives. The film…