Michigan expands ID program to help people leaving jail, prison
Experts say identification is often a first step toward stability, which lowers the chances of recidivism
Experts say identification is often a first step toward stability, which lowers the chances of recidivism
Hakim Crampton from Citizens for Prison reform and others call for a Michigan budget that invests in prevention, rehabilitation, and reentry
‘Right to hug’ suits claim Michigan jails blocking family visits for profit. Article by The Associated Press includes interview with CPR’s Lois Pullano.
By Jen Szenay My mom was incarcerated for 33 years — about 80% of my life. Because of that, I’ve spent most of my life navigating our relationship across distance,
Family Fun Day is joyful afternoon of play, connection, and community — designed for children and families impacted by incarceration.
Under the Death in Custody Reporting Act, the government is supposed to track how many people die in law enforcement custody — but the data is a mess.
Mass incarceration costs families with incarcerated loved ones $348 billion every year and locks generations out of the American dream.
State and federal prison incarceration rates increased 2.3% between fall 2022 and spring 2024
The auditor general found that corrections officers in many cases appeared to falsely state that required cell searches had been completed.
“Breaking this cycle starts with recognizing addiction for what it really is: a health issue requiring healthcare solutions, not criminal ones.”