CPR’s 15th Annual Legislative Education Day

This impactful event will take place on the Capitol Lawn at 100 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933.

For 15 years, CPR’s Legislative Education Day has provided a crucial platform for families, advocates, community members, and policymakers to come together and address urgent issues within our justice system.

This year’s theme reflects a simple truth: safer communities are built through rehabilitation, accountability, strong family connection, and fair, equitable policies that do not create unnecessary financial burdens for people and their families.

This day centers families because they are a foundation for safety, successful rehabilitation, and meaningful reentry. Together, we will create space for real conversations around oversight, visitation, access to programming, and the conditions impacting families, our incarcerated loved ones, and the communities they return to.

We are honored to welcome Priscilla Bordayo, Survivor, National Advocate, and Transformational Speaker with Crime Survivors Speak, as our special guest.

We are also proud to feature Cassie Larrieux of Safe & Just Michigan, who will speak on the report “Debtors in Prison” and the impact of financial burdens within the prison system.

We will also have our model solitary cell experience available to provide a powerful and visceral understanding of the realities of isolation.

REGISTER NOW: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cprs-legislative-education-day–2026

Families are encouraged to schedule meetings with their legislators on the day of the event. If you’re unable to secure an appointment, you can still visit legislative offices with materials provided at the event and connect with staff or aides by dropping them off. From there, you can follow up in whatever way works best for you, including virtual meetings, in person visits, or attending local coffee hours.

 

If you have any questions, please email vkeywalker@micpr.org or saraf@micpr.org