By, Lena Siemers For many years, Norway has proven to be one of the most successful nations in the world when it comes to the well-being of its citizens. This is evidenced by their contented population, their unique and effective healthcare system, and their outstanding…
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Even after individuals serve their time whether that be in prison or in the community with supervision the lasting effects of a criminal record cause those who have been formally incarcerated to be treated as second class citizens. Being treated as second class citizens…
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Recidivism Rates Throughout America Recidivism rates represent the period of time in which an incarcerated citizen is released from prison to the time they are re-incarcerated. These rates can vary greatly for each of the fifty states for a number of reasons, such as state…
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1. A legislator develops an idea for a new law or changes to an old one. 2. A bill is introduced in either house of the Legislature. Senate bills are filed with the Secretary of the Senate and House bills are filed with the Clerk…
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My name is Michael Thomas, and I am one of the 23,922 state prisoners in Michigan who have tested positive for the coronavirus disease. Before I share my thoughts on how I believe the MDOC failed in their responsibility to protect those of us who…
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From: TIMOTHY MINNIEDate: 12/10/2020 12:27:35 AMTo: MI Justice Advocacy We are the forgotten Americans currently incarcerated at the Kinross Correctional Facility. Let us explain how the Covid-19 Pandemic ravaged this facility and how our Governor not only failed us but also our fellow Michiganders. A…
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We are very thankful to have all of our supporters back for another year of criminal justice reform for our friends and loved ones. We have a few quick announcements to share with everyone as we prepare for 2021; ballot measures take place in EVEN years…
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“The number of active COVID-19 cases among Michigan’s prisoners has reached what’s believed to be an all-time high during the pandemic, with 4,010 current infections in facilities across the state as of Thursday. And last week, the Department of Corrections reported a record number of…
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Posted here are old historical news letters from 2019 and 2020 MPRCA Ballot Initiative.
“power and authority often blur the lines of right and wrong and corrupt the psyche to perform unthinkable acts, including the abuse of our fellow human”