Category: public safety
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The Crisis at WHV Is Bigger Than One Prison
Media coverage of recent deaths at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility (WHV) have intensified concerns about systemic problems across Michigan prisons. MI-CEMI and coalition partners are identifying short-, medium-, and long-term actions to improve safety, transparency, healthcare access, and accountability across the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC). No single action can address the confluence of…
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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: Endorse the letter on behalf of your organization Tell your lawmakers to support these budget recommendations. With economic uncertainty and rising costs impacting families across Michigan, this year’s budget is an opportunity to invest in…