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Juvenile Life Without Parole Fact Sheet

Kate McCracken2023-09-26T16:41:43-04:00September 26th, 2023|

The U.S. is the only nation in the world still using this harsh sentence, and even in this country, Michigan is among a minority of states that still practice JLWOP sentencing. Learn more by reading [...]

Safe & Just Michigan Fall 2023 edition – newsletter released

Kate McCracken2023-09-14T10:50:37-04:00September 14th, 2023|

Safe & Just Michigan sends this quarterly newsletter to approximately 540 incarcerated readers at the Michigan Department of Corrections. The newsletter reports on policy updates, outreach and educational activities. Download>> Safe & Just Michigan Fall [...]

Automatic Expungement in Michigan FAQ

Kate McCracken2023-07-26T15:06:48-04:00July 26th, 2023|

The state of Michigan implemented an automated expungement system on April 11th, 2023. The impact of this new law is still being felt throughout the state, but many still have questions about how this new [...]

Safe & Just Michigan Spring 2023 edition – newsletter released

Kate McCracken2023-07-20T13:22:36-04:00July 20th, 2023|

Safe & Just Michigan sends this quarterly newsletter to approximately 540 incarcerated readers at the Michigan Department of Corrections. The newsletter reports on policy updates, outreach and educational activities. Download>> SJM_Spring_2023_Newsletter_CORRECTION Please subscribe to our mailing [...]

Fact Sheet: Automatic Expungements – What you Need to Know

Kate McCracken2023-04-04T12:13:07-04:00April 4th, 2023|

Prior to April 11, 2023, individuals seeking an expungement of past convictions have had to petition the courts to have those offenses expunged. This will change when the second phase of Michigan’s Clean Slate Act [...]

Safe & Just Michigan Winter 2022 edition – newsletter released

Kate McCracken2022-12-20T12:18:40-05:00December 20th, 2022|

Safe & Just Michigan sends this quarterly newsletter to approximately 540 incarcerated readers at the Michigan Department of Corrections. The newsletter reports on policy updates, outreach and educational activities. Download>> Winter 2022 Safe & Just [...]

Safe & Just Michigan Summer 2022 edition – newsletter released

Kate McCracken2022-09-08T15:39:10-04:00September 8th, 2022|

Safe & Just Michigan sends this quarterly newsletter to approximately 540 incarcerated readers at the Michigan Department of Corrections. The newsletter reports on policy updates, outreach and educational activities. Download>> Summer 2022 Safe & Just [...]

Juvenile Life Without Parole Call to Action!

Kate McCracken2022-07-18T07:17:00-04:00July 15th, 2022|

Want to help end juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) in Michigan but don't know where to start? Check out our Call to Action below! Download>> JLWOP Call to Action

Safe & Just Michigan Spring 2022 edition – newsletter released

Kate McCracken2022-05-11T09:47:03-04:00May 11th, 2022|

Safe & Just Michigan sends this quarterly newsletter to approximately 540 incarcerated readers at the Michigan Department of Corrections. The newsletter reports on policy updates, outreach and educational activities. Download>> Safe & Just Michigan Spring [...]

Juvenile Life Without Parole Fact Sheet

Kate McCracken2023-09-26T16:41:43-04:00September 26th, 2023|Categories: Fact sheet, Juveniles, Lifers, Publication author, Publication Type, Resources, Safe & Just Michigan, Topic|

The U.S. is the only nation in the world still [...]

Safe & Just Michigan Fall 2023 edition – newsletter released

Kate McCracken2023-09-14T10:50:37-04:00September 14th, 2023|Categories: Crime survivors, Lifers, Newsletter, Publication author, Publication Type, Reentry, Resources, Safe & Just Michigan, Sentencing, Topic|

Safe & Just Michigan sends this quarterly newsletter to approximately [...]

Automatic Expungement in Michigan FAQ

Kate McCracken2023-07-26T15:06:48-04:00July 26th, 2023|Categories: Fact sheet, Publication author, Publication Type, Reentry, Resources, Safe & Just Michigan, Topic|

The state of Michigan implemented an automated expungement system on [...]

Safe & Just Michigan Spring 2023 edition – newsletter released

Kate McCracken2023-07-20T13:22:36-04:00July 20th, 2023|Categories: Lifers, Newsletter, Parole, Publication author, Publication Type, Resources, Safe & Just Michigan, Sentencing, Topic|

Safe & Just Michigan sends this quarterly newsletter to approximately [...]

Fact Sheet: Automatic Expungements – What you Need to Know

Kate McCracken2023-04-04T12:13:07-04:00April 4th, 2023|Categories: Fact sheet, Publication author, Publication Type, Reentry, Resources, Safe & Just Michigan, Topic|

Prior to April 11, 2023, individuals seeking an expungement of [...]

Safe & Just Michigan Winter 2022 edition – newsletter released

Kate McCracken2022-12-20T12:18:40-05:00December 20th, 2022|Categories: Lifers, Newsletter, Publication author, Publication Type, Reentry, Resources, Safe & Just Michigan, Topic|

Safe & Just Michigan sends this quarterly newsletter to approximately [...]