Back Inside, But Not the Same
Earlier this month, MI-CEMI’s Program Coordinator, Michael Taylor, returned to prison for the first time since coming home, joining the Reentry United event at Carson City Correctional Facility. What began
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MI-CEMI Reentry Table: Employment Opportunities & Pathways to Work
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
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Investing in a Safer Michigan: FY2027 Budget Recommendations
A coalition of organizations released their FY2027 Michigan Budget Recommendations to invest in crime prevention, rehabilitation, and reentry. Take Action: With economic uncertainty and rising costs impacting families across Michigan,
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Exoneree Gala: Truth Told. Power Reclaimed.
Be part of Truth Told, Power Reclaimed—an inaugural evening honoring the resilience of exonerees and fueling the work to restore dignity, opportunity, and community. Monday, October 27, 2025 • 5:30 – 8:30
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The Detroit Enhanced Reentry Project Community Forum
Join us for the Detroit Enhanced Reentry Project Community Forum on Thursday, October 23 (6:30-8:00pm) or Friday, October 24 (1:00-2:30pm)! This 90-minute in-person gathering will: Share updates about our Detroit-based
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Grassroots Advocacy Webinar: Going Beyond Letter Writing
Level Up Your Advocacy: A Recap of Last Week’s Webinar Last week, we held a special event designed to empower and support families of incarcerated individuals. This webinar was not
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Advocating for Change: Tore Price’s Story of Fatherhood and Second Chances
As Father’s Day approaches, we turn our attention to a story that resonates deeply with families across Michigan. Fatherhood, with all its joys and challenges, takes on an added layer
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Grand Rapids Events Illuminate Second Chance Month
West Michigan has a proud history of supporting second chances. Come out for these events to celebrate second chances and build support for second look legislation. And be sure to sign
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Opinion | Michigan must prioritize investment in safety, prosperity, equity
Our Program Director, Chuck Warpehoski, penned a brilliant op-ed for Bridge Michigan. If you want a quick overview of where our focus on criminal justice reform in Michigan should be
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Empower Reentry: Unlocking Opportunities for All Michiganders
“You can’t get a job or an apartment without your birth certificate and state ID.” – Chuck Warpehoski, MI-CEMI Program Director On January 25th 2024, WSJM.com released an article entitled,