Author: Safe & Just MI
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Milestone expungement fair brings hope, help to Kalamazoo-area residents Lansing-based nonprofit marks 100th expungement fair; thousands helped
Press Release KALAMAZOO — More than 280 West Michigan residents got free or low-cost help toward clearing old items off their criminal record at an expungement fair held Saturday in Kalamazoo. A total of 286 people received screening to determine if they were eligible for an expungement, and 119 people at the fair got help…
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New report: Michigan has opportunity to safely restore driving privileges to more people
Hundreds of thousands of people have suspended licenses in Michigan Press Release LANSING — A few simple policy changes could enable thousands of Michiganders to safely restore suspended drivers’ licenses, according to a new report released by the Lansing-based nonprofit Safe & Just Michigan. Having a driver’s license is often essential to getting to work,…
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Driving on a Suspended Livelihood: An analysis of Michigan’s license restoration process
Safe & Just Michigan’s report, “Driving on a Suspended Livelihood: An analysis of Michigan’s license restoration process,” looks at the hurdles between a suspended license and restoration and offers suggestions to make the process easier. Download>> Driving on a Suspended Livelihood The post Driving on a Suspended Livelihood: An analysis of Michigan’s license restoration process…
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Safe & Just Michigan, Lume to host milestone expungement fair in Kalamazoo on May 10
Event Advisory KALAMAZOO — People who struggle to find a good job or safe and affordable place to live because old items on their criminal record hold them back can get a chance at a fresh start at an expungement fair being held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Fetzer…
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Safe & Just Michigan, Ascend Wellness’ CO-LAB for Social Equity to host expungement fair in Lansing on May 16
Event Advisory Lansing — People who struggle to find a good job or safe and affordable place to live because old items on their criminal record hold them back can get a chance at a fresh start at an expungement fair being presented by Ascend Wellness’ the CO-LAB for Social Equity from noon to 4…
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Safe & Just Michigan Spring 2025 hard copy newsletter – Released!
Safe & Just Michigan sends this quarterly newsletter to over 600 incarcerated readers at the Michigan Department of Corrections. The newsletter reports on policy updates, outreach and educational activities. Download>> Spring 2025 Hard Copy Newsletter Please subscribe to our mailing list to receive the SJM e-newsletter on the latest legislative actions. Note: Due to a Michigan Department of…
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Updated: Clean Slate for First-Violation DUI Fact Sheet
While Michigan law allows for different variations of Operating While Intoxicated offenses,the most common offenses are for Driving/Operating Under the Influence (DUI/OWI) andOperating/Driving While Visibly Impaired (OWVI/DWVI). As seen below, Operating While Intoxicated offenses are generally prosecuted based onthe amount of DUI’s an individual has accumulated to that point (See MCL 257.625 atbit.ly/midui-mvc). DUI-1st offense…
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Updated: Frequently Asked Questions – Michigan’s Clean Slate Legislation Fact Sheet
Q: What is an expungement or “set-aside” under Michigan law? A: An expungement refers to the removal of a criminal conviction from an individual’s public record. An expungement is sometimes referred to as “record-sealing” or a “set-aside.” While most private employers, landlords, and the public in general, will not be able access the expunged conviction,…
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Health Care Employment Barriers
Problem #1: Inadequate Labor SupplyHealth care providers are facing crippling staffing shortages that affect access to carIf unaddressed, this problem will only get worse. According to a report by the MichiganHealth Council studying the job market for 36 common healthcare occupations, ”Nearly alloccupations are projected to experience workforce shortages between now and 2032.” Top Projected…
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Learn about MichiganWorks! resources across the state!
Capital Area MichiganWorks! (Clinton, Eaton & Ingham counties): bit.ly/mics-camw Detroit at Work: bit.ly/mics-detroit GST MichiganWorks! (Genesee Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee & Tuscola counties): bit.ly/mics-gst Macomb/St. Clair MichiganWorks!: bit.ly/mics-mstc MichiganWorks! Berrien• Cass•Van Buren: bit.ly/mics-bcvb MichiganWorks! Great Lakes Bay (Bay, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, & Saginaw counties): bit.ly/mics-glbay MichiganWorks! Northeast (Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego & Presque Isle counties): bit.ly/mics-mwne MichiganWorks! Southeast (Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston & Washtenaw…