One Day. Big Impact. Why Family Fun Day Matters.
Family Fun Day is joyful afternoon of play, connection, and community — designed for children and families impacted by incarceration.
Why Doesn’t the U.S. Government Know How Many People Die in Custody?
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.
Crisis in Michigan Prisons: Overworked Officers, Overlooked Solutions
Response to MCO’s Statement on Unsafe Conditions in Michigan Prisons From Citizens for Prison Reform (CPR) We read the recent report from MCO President B. Osborn regarding the alarming conditions
Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax
Mass incarceration costs families with incarcerated loved ones $348 billion every year and locks generations out of the American dream.
People in Jail and Prison in 2024
State and federal prison incarceration rates increased 2.3% between fall 2022 and spring 2024
Audits point to significant security lapses at 3 Michigan prisons
The auditor general found that corrections officers in many cases appeared to falsely state that required cell searches had been completed.
The Failed Intersection: How Our Prison System Is Failing People With Addiction
“Breaking this cycle starts with recognizing addiction for what it really is: a health issue requiring healthcare solutions, not criminal ones.”
Michigan prison sentences are longest in nation. Bipartisan bills could fix that
This is a direct result of the excessively harsh “tough-on-crime” policies of the 1990s, leaving Michigan with an aging, costly prison population
Family Participation Program
FPP assists Michigan families navigating the criminal justice system, with a goal of maintaining strong family relationships and promoting successful reentry when they return home.