Category: Volunteer Updates
A Simple Solution to the MDOC’S Staff Shortage
By Jerry Metcalf Today I read an article in the Detroit Free Press written by Annabel Aguir of the Lansing State Journal, titled: Prisons in Crisis Amid Staffing Shortages. Ms. Aguir reports that the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) currently has 770 prison guard openings,…
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JPAY Update Feb 2022
Request a Hearing for SB649
The legislative process can be lengthy, but we can help usher it along. Email Senator Victory today to request a hearing for SB649. You may write your own impassioned email or copy and paste the one we have written below. Respectfully let Senator Victory know…
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June 26th – Townhall Discussion on Draft Language
Thank you to all who were able join us for our Town Hall Discussion surrounding our proposed legislation. Below is both a link to the recording of the presentation and PDFs of the slide show presentation and proposed draft language.
June 26th Townhall On Good Time Makes Good Sense Bill Language
March 24th Q&A Panel Recording
Michigan Justice Advocacy Good Time Initiative Talking Points
Q & A Townhall Transcripts
Welcome Back MJA Supporters!
We are very thankful to have all of our supporters back for another year of criminal justice reform for our friends and lovedĀ ones. We have a few quick announcements to share with everyone as we prepare forĀ 2021; ballot measures take place in EVEN years…
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