Category: Criminal Justice Reform
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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…
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Written testimony in support of House Bill 5957
On December 10, 2024 the House Criminal Justice Standing Committee heard testimony on a House Bill 5957, which would remove overbroad and unnecessary restrictions on when an old criminal record can be sealed to better implement the policy goals of the Clean Slate law. Safe & Just Michigan Executive Director John S. Cooper and Clean…
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Written Testimony in support of pretrial reform package – November 12, 2024
On November 12, 2024 the House Criminal Justice Standing Committee heard testimony on a package of bills to advance pretrial reform in Michigan. Safe & Just Michigan Executive Director John S. Cooper provided written testimony and stated: “The pending bill package would eliminate cash bail in many low-level, non-violent cases while leaving the existing system…
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Thank you to all attended the Rally for Reform in Lansing
Thank you to all who supported and came out for the first-ever Criminal Justice Reform Legislation’s Rally for Reform on June 25th, 2025! We not only acknowledge, but work tirelessly towards the pressing need for change, and are proud to be part of a community that is united by the call for crucial criminal legal…
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Lansing Rally Transportation
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