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Dedicated to leveraging individual and organizational power to reduce prison populations in Michigan. (Sorry, we don't monitor comments/DMs here)

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MichiganCollaborative.org
Joined April 2020
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Celebrate Healing Homes Farm Tomorrow! Join AFSC MI and Second Chance Battalion on Saturday September 19th from 12:00-4:00. michigancollaborative.org/..…
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Three ways to help strengthen prison oversight in Michigan: 1️⃣ Submit testimony by noon Monday 2️⃣ Attend Tuesday’s hearing 3️⃣ Share this action with your network Support HB 5920 and HB 5921: michigancollaborative.org/20… #MiLEG
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Join MI-CEMI’s General Membership Virtual Convening on Sept. 10 from 12–1:30 PM ET. Learn how to increase voter engagement, protect access to the ballot, and take local action. actionnetwork.org/events/mi-…

MI-CEMI General Membership Virtual Convening: Election Engagement

Join MI-CEMI for our General Membership Virtual Convening on Thursday, September 10, from 12:00–1:30 PM ET. This quarter’s virtual gathering will focus on election engagement. Learn how to increase...

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Date changed! Join us NEXT month. Register here: michigancollaborative.org/ev…
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❤️ the union support for reentry & prison programming! “A lot of people in prison don't get a second chance,” [Oden] said. “To be able to learn a trade, leave prison, and build a productive life instead of a destructive one means everything.” https://www.detroi...
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"The heat makes it in some cases unbearable inside, particularly for units without air conditioning, but the wildfire smoke also presents an issue for getting folks outside," said State Representative Laurie Pohutsky. cbsnews.com/detroit/news/mic…...
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Great highlight of the amazing work by Michigan Center for Youth Justice wemu.org/show/washtenaw-unit…

Washtenaw United: Michigan Center for Youth Justice works towards an equitable justice system for...

When we think about a just society, we often think about laws, courts, and consequences. But what if we look at it through a humanist lens? True justice isn't about punishment. It's about recognizing...

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More communities are saying NO to mass surveillance! “Our founders warned against giving governments this kind of unchecked power," said Warren resident Brad Gibbons, 30. "The mass tracking of everyone’s movements crosses that line 10 times over." https://www.detroitnews...
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Thank you MI Supreme Court for saying no to coercive interrogation. Thank you ACLU-MI for fighting this fight! detroitnews.com/story/news/l…

Michigan Supreme Court: Police cannot trick suspects out of attorney

Michigan Supreme Court ruled police cannot trick suspects into waiving their right to an attorney during questioning.

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I'd love to see someone justice impacted in this role! michiganfoundations.org/peop…
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Join us in person for this year's Incarceration Prevention & Public Safety Learning Community as we gather during Big Mama's Cookout. Register today: michigancollaborative.org/?p… #MiLearningCommunity
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Will you join us? To register for upcoming MI-CEMI events visit michigancollaborative.org/ev…
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We're planning future MI-CEMI Communications Roundtable sessions—and we'd love your input. What should we discuss next? michigancollaborative.org/ne…
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Watch the recording on YouTube to hear insights from our speakers Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur, Executive DIrector of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, alongside Cole Williams, Executive Director & Co-Founder of The Delta Project. michigancollaborative.org/ne…
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"After more than a decade trying and failing to keep their son sober and stable, Barb and Joel turned to Oakland County’s criminal-legal system for help. It’s a decision they now regret." I've heard too many parents share that sentiment. Link in comments.
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freep.com/story/news/investi…

How did a mental health crisis become a suicide in the Oakland County Jail?

An Oakland County couple turned to the legal system for help with their son. That’s when everything fell apart.

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Legislative wins are few and far between this session. Ensuring kids in the juvenile justice system have legal representation is welcome good news! michiganpublic.org/politics-…

Bill to guarantee juvenile legal defense ready for Whitmer's desk

A bill to guarantee juveniles facing delinquency proceedings the right to adequate legal counsel is on its way to Michigan's governor.

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“If you’re a kid in Marquette or a kid in Wayne County, you’ll have confidence that you’re going to be given access to legal counsel that will meet a minimum standard and have the representation that you need,” [Triplett] said.
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Ms. Jones' death reminds us that many people held in MDOC are medically frail & safe to come home where they could better manage their health & give back to their communities wilx.com/2026/07/02/mdoc-inv…...
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Join us in person for this year's Incarceration Prevention & Public Safety Learning Community as we gather during Big Mama's Cookout. Register today: michigancollaborative.org/?p… #MiLearningCommunity
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