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 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. It does so not through statistics or headlines, but through the lived experiences of women rebuilding…
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:…
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…