Category: Criminal Justice Reform

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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…

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…

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…

This resource from our friends at Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration (MI-CEMI) suggests preferred language that will help make the most impact toward changing opinions and policies related to mass incarceration. MI-CEMI Impact Language GlossaryDownload The post Impact Language Glossary appeared first on National Lifers of America, Inc..

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Thanks to our friends at Safe & Just for creating this information. Reblog via Margaret From our friends at Safe & Just Michigan: On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Michigan Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee voted Senate Bill 599, which fixes problems in the existing Medically Frail Parole law, out of committee…

Dear Ally/Advocate, Recognizing the urgent need for change, a coalition of community leaders has united to champion criminal justice reform in Lansing. The current state legislature has regrettably fallen short in addressing essential reforms. Our coalition is resolute in its commitment to addressing these gaps. Despite the clear public call to enhance public safety, reduce…