The First Time I Asked the System to Listen
Yesterday, I came across an email from April 2014, a desperate plea I had written to the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman. Finding that and reading it again stopped me in my […]
From My Tears Inside
Art & Poetry by Michael Leak #198660 A reflection on isolation, family separation, and the ache to be remembered Every week, we hear from people inside Michigan’s prisons who are
Authorized Approval: Visitation Restricted (What Do I Have to Lose)
As Black History Month invites reflection on the past, it also demands attention to the present. The policies and practices that allow family separation in Michigan’s prisons are part of
Safety Cannot Be Built on Segregation
Safety Cannot Be Built on Segregation Recently, a letter circulated from the Michigan Corrections Organization (MCO) calling for expanded segregation units and increased use of high security housing across Michigan
When Connection Returns, So Does Hope
When Connection Returns, So Does Hope One of the men we are connected with through our work recently shared a reflection that stayed with us. His name is DeQuan and
Food and Nutrition in Michigan Prisons
Image represents an ideal balanced meal as a vision for improved nutrition. Food and Nutrition in Michigan PrisonsA Family Perspective As the Family Program Director for Citizens for Prison Reform,
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
Investing in Public Safety Press Conference
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
‘Right to hug’ suits claim Michigan jails blocking family visits for profit. Article by The Associated Press includes interview with CPR’s Lois Pullano.
From Caregiver to Being Cared For
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,