MI: Criminal Justice
Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees
Michigan recently implemented a significant juvenile justice reform package following recommendations from a task force made up of prosecutors…
Care, Not Criminalization: alternative to MI incarceration for mental health
March is National Criminal Justice Month, and advocates say people with mental illness are over-represented in jails and prisons. According to the …
Vital document release to prevent Michigan recidivism
Most legally free Michiganders possess their vital records, but some people recently coming back to society after incarceration do not. A package of …
MI lawmakers debate tougher gun laws for domestic violence convictions
Michigan state lawmakers are moving closer to restricting gun ownership for more people who have been convicted of domestic violence. The House …
Grant Awarded to Study Improving Health Care for Imprisoned Seniors
Longer sentences handed out for major crimes in Michigan and other states over the past few decades mean a larger portion of people in state and feder…
MI Faith Leaders Meet with Lawmakers on Gun Violence Legislation
Michigan faith leaders are meeting with members of the state Legislature to push for action on gun safety. House leaders, including Rep. Joe Tate…
Report: Policies Keep People with Criminal Records Out of Public Housing
A new report is calling for public housing authorities to change certain policies to prevent excluding people with criminal records. The Prison …
MSU Shooting: Deja Vu for Two Survivors of School Gun Violence
The deadly shooting spree at Michigan State University Monday night was another tragic American event involving firearms. But for at least two MSU …
MI Coalition Spotlights Need for Jail-Based Voting Improvements
Voting-rights groups in Michigan are working to increase awareness about and access to voting in jails. In Michigan, anyone not serving a prison …
Petition: Allow Incarcerated Michiganders to Earn Time Off Sentences
A prospective ballot initiative in Michigan would allow people in prison to earn time off their sentences through work training, earning a college …
Groups Spotlight Services for LGBTQ+ Victims of Crime in MI
It's National Crime Victims' Rights Week, a time to raise awareness of victims' rights and services. Equality Michigan is holding three community …
Incarcerated Father of Breonna Taylor is a Family Man
By Stephen Silha for Yes! Media.Broadcast version by Lily Böhlke for Michigan News Connection reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service …