Category: reentry
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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 as a surreal experience quickly became a powerful reminder of the importance of hope, connection, and the fight to bring people home. Reuniting with men…
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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…
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Linkage Community Launches as Independent Organization
On August 1, Linkage Community will begin operating independently from the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative Arts Project, where the group got its start as a space for formerly incarcerated creatives to thrive during the transition from prison back to their Michigan communities. This is a major milestone, marking growth of the group beyond its…