Michigan Court Decision Offers Hope for Shorter Sentences to Over 250 Life-Term Prisoners The court stated that the 2022 decision, which prohibits automatic life sentences for individuals who were 18 at the time of a murder, can be retroactively applied to prisoners already in custody, including those who have been incarcerated for many years. Read […]
Michigan prison stays cost $48K per year; here’s how that breaks down One-fifth of the cost of a prison stay is health care and mental health, per the Michigan Department of Corrections Read More… Michigan Capitol Confidential – Michigan prison stays cost $48K per year
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PERFECT STORM: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS For all of us, these have been very strange, very trying times. Many of us have suffered first-hand, both physically AND mentally, in this unprecedented test of our endurance. But, for the African American community, the fallout has been even more devastating…and more far-reaching–what with the Corona
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The strong economic case for hiring people with criminal records Research suggests that employees with criminal records are far less likely to quit their jobs, perhaps due to a greater sense of loyalty. Read More… BIG THINK – The Case for Hiring People with Criminal Records
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ANNOUNCING OUR CLIMATE FUND GRANTEES IN MICHIGAN CIV:LAB and its Michigan Advisory Committee are excited to announce the Michigan Grantees for the 2023 Climate Fund. These ten organizations are working to create a better Michigan for current and future residents and we couldn’t be happier to help. Read More… CIV Lab Climate Change – Climate
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In Michigan, a state often associated with progressive policies, the criminal justice system has some of the harshest carceral practices in the nation.
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JUST Capital: JP Morgan, Slack among companies investing in formerly incarcerated workers Just 5% of the businesses listed in the Russell 1000 index offer job opportunities to individuals with prior convictions or a history of criminal offenses. Brandon Gomez explores the efforts made by companies to promote fairness in employment opportunities and identifies areas for
In these articles, we showcase the transformative impact of the MADE Institute in Flint, Michigan, led by founder Leon El-Alamin, providing housing and support to individuals transitioning from incarceration. These maroon-painted porches have aided over 1,000 returning citizens by offering vital services and mentorship. Simultaneously, they explore the broader Labor Day theme, highlighting the struggles
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The MADE Institute received a $200,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan in conjunction with the St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center. Both organizations have already started to put the grant to use by hosting a job orientation. The funding for St. Luke’s will cover the costs for on-the-job training for lawn care, making pallets and sewing.
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We are grateful to the United Way of Genesee County for their continued support of the MADE Institute. We were awarded support once again this year with a Community Impact grant through their Basic Needs: Economic Mobility Program. The funding will go to support our Life skills Program for the period from July 1, 2021 through June
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