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,
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.