Safe & Just Michigan
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We advocate for evidence-based policies that reduce the harms of the criminal legal system and promote justice, community safety and healing. 🌐 safeandjustmi.org
Michigan needs health care workers. Qualified people need opportunities. Our laws shouldn't stand in the way of either. People with criminal records face barriers to working in Michigan’s health care field, even when their past offense has nothing to do with the job they are qualified to perform.
October 2, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Michigan needs health care workers. Qualified people need opportunities. Our laws shouldn't stand in the way of either. People with criminal records face barriers to working in Michigan’s health care field, even when their past offense has nothing to do with the job they are qualified to perform.
Trying to get a fresh start, but old convictions on your record keep holding you back? In Michigan, Clean Slate laws might help you get that second chance. Get a start on your expungement at a free event coming up Friday, Oct. 9 in Lansing. Sign up now at bit.ly/CooleyOct9 or scan QR code:
September 24, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Trying to get a fresh start, but old convictions on your record keep holding you back? In Michigan, Clean Slate laws might help you get that second chance. Get a start on your expungement at a free event coming up Friday, Oct. 9 in Lansing. Sign up now at bit.ly/CooleyOct9 or scan QR code:
We want to thank all our wonderful sponsors who made last night's Signature Event an overwhelming success! Thank you for making it possible for our friends and supporters to gather for an evening of celebration, networking and rededication. We will carry that energy into the next year.
September 4, 2026 at 5:13 PM
We want to thank all our wonderful sponsors who made last night's Signature Event an overwhelming success! Thank you for making it possible for our friends and supporters to gather for an evening of celebration, networking and rededication. We will carry that energy into the next year.
Do you want to keep up-to-date on criminal legal news in Michigan? We're getting ready to send out our free monthly e-newsletter, and there's time for you to subscribe to receive it! Sign up now at bit.ly/sjmnewsletter
August 26, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Do you want to keep up-to-date on criminal legal news in Michigan? We're getting ready to send out our free monthly e-newsletter, and there's time for you to subscribe to receive it! Sign up now at bit.ly/sjmnewsletter
Detroit Friends! Join us at 1 p.m. on Sat. Aug. 8 at the Wright Museum to see "The Alabama Solution," a documentary that follows a group of incarcerated men who set out to challenge the violence and corruption in the prison system. A panel talk follows. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-alabam...
The Alabama Solution Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Film screening for The Alabama Solution and lively panel discussion about conditions in Michigan's prison system
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August 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Detroit Friends! Join us at 1 p.m. on Sat. Aug. 8 at the Wright Museum to see "The Alabama Solution," a documentary that follows a group of incarcerated men who set out to challenge the violence and corruption in the prison system. A panel talk follows. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-alabam...
Michigan's 2019 Medically Frail Parole law only led to one person paroled in 5 years. In 2024, lawmakers revisited the law to make it more effective. Did it work? Read our issue brief - www.bit.ly/MiMedFrail
July 30, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Michigan's 2019 Medically Frail Parole law only led to one person paroled in 5 years. In 2024, lawmakers revisited the law to make it more effective. Did it work? Read our issue brief - www.bit.ly/MiMedFrail
West Michigan friends! We've got an expungement fair coming up on Aug. 14 in Plainwell MI. Do you have old items on a criminal record holding you back from a new job or better place to live? See if you qualify for free help & start clearing your record. Register now:
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2026 Allegan County Expungement Fair Pre-screening Registration form
By completing this form, you agree to provide the Allegan County Public Defender's Office, Safe & Just Michigan, and the Michigan Attorney General's Office accurate information including but not limit...
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July 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
West Michigan friends! We've got an expungement fair coming up on Aug. 14 in Plainwell MI. Do you have old items on a criminal record holding you back from a new job or better place to live? See if you qualify for free help & start clearing your record. Register now:
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On Thurs., Sept. 3, Safe & Just Michigan will honor criminal legal reform advocates, enjoy fellowship & meal together at SJM's 2026 Signature Event in Lansing. The event is free, but seats are limited. We'd love to see you there, so save your spot now! Go to bit.ly/2026SigEvent now to RSVP!
July 14, 2026 at 8:36 PM
On Thurs., Sept. 3, Safe & Just Michigan will honor criminal legal reform advocates, enjoy fellowship & meal together at SJM's 2026 Signature Event in Lansing. The event is free, but seats are limited. We'd love to see you there, so save your spot now! Go to bit.ly/2026SigEvent now to RSVP!
Our annual Signature Event is just two months away - it's practically around the corner! Sign up now to save your free seat and join us Thursday, Sept. 3 in Lansing for an evening of celebration and rededication to criminal legal reform in Michigan. bit.ly/2026SigEvent
July 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Our annual Signature Event is just two months away - it's practically around the corner! Sign up now to save your free seat and join us Thursday, Sept. 3 in Lansing for an evening of celebration and rededication to criminal legal reform in Michigan. bit.ly/2026SigEvent
Cassie Larrieux, our Senior Research and Policy Specialists, shares her findings on how fines and fees affect justice-impacted families at Citizens for Prison Reform's annual Legislative Day in Lansing.
June 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Cassie Larrieux, our Senior Research and Policy Specialists, shares her findings on how fines and fees affect justice-impacted families at Citizens for Prison Reform's annual Legislative Day in Lansing.
Expungements clear old items from criminal records that can still keep you from getting a good job or place to live today. If you live near #Pontiac or #Detroit, would getting an expungement help you? Get started at a free expungement fair on June 12! Register now: docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...
June 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Expungements clear old items from criminal records that can still keep you from getting a good job or place to live today. If you live near #Pontiac or #Detroit, would getting an expungement help you? Get started at a free expungement fair on June 12! Register now: docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...
The MI Sentencing Commission held its inaugural meeting today. It will review existing sentencing standards and make recommendations for new standards to the Michigan House and Senate.
SJM championed the creation of the Sentencing Commission and have great hopes for its future.
SJM championed the creation of the Sentencing Commission and have great hopes for its future.
May 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The MI Sentencing Commission held its inaugural meeting today. It will review existing sentencing standards and make recommendations for new standards to the Michigan House and Senate.
SJM championed the creation of the Sentencing Commission and have great hopes for its future.
SJM championed the creation of the Sentencing Commission and have great hopes for its future.
Good morning! We are at the inaugural meeting of the Michigan Sentencing Commission, a body we worked hard to help create. It's cited of staff is our former executive director, John Cooper. Getting underway soon!
May 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Good morning! We are at the inaugural meeting of the Michigan Sentencing Commission, a body we worked hard to help create. It's cited of staff is our former executive director, John Cooper. Getting underway soon!
In Detroit and needing help with an expungement? A free expungement fair is coming up on May 9 at Focus Hope in Detroit. Scan the QR code to register now to get free legal help and be on your way to a fresh start.
May 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
In Detroit and needing help with an expungement? A free expungement fair is coming up on May 9 at Focus Hope in Detroit. Scan the QR code to register now to get free legal help and be on your way to a fresh start.
Clean Slate has helped more than 1 million Michiganders since it took effect 5 years ago. We know it can be even better. Join our livestream on Tuesday, April 28 at noon to learn more. Sign up now at bit.ly/CleanSlateAp...
April 21, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Clean Slate has helped more than 1 million Michiganders since it took effect 5 years ago. We know it can be even better. Join our livestream on Tuesday, April 28 at noon to learn more. Sign up now at bit.ly/CleanSlateAp...
Safe & Just Michigan has helped nearly 13,000 people on their journey toward expungement. Do you need help, too? Check our events page for expungement fairs near you: www.safeandjustmi.org/events
April 20, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Safe & Just Michigan has helped nearly 13,000 people on their journey toward expungement. Do you need help, too? Check our events page for expungement fairs near you: www.safeandjustmi.org/events
Since Automatic Expungement took effect three years ago, about 1.5 million million misdemeanors have been removed from the criminal records of Michiganders. Need help with an expungement? Find out how: www.safeandjustmi.org/events
April 17, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Since Automatic Expungement took effect three years ago, about 1.5 million million misdemeanors have been removed from the criminal records of Michiganders. Need help with an expungement? Find out how: www.safeandjustmi.org/events
We're celebrating 5 Years of Clean Slate!
Would an expungement help you? Get a jump start on the process at one of our upcoming expungement fairs. Look for one in your area at safeandjustmi.org/events/
Would an expungement help you? Get a jump start on the process at one of our upcoming expungement fairs. Look for one in your area at safeandjustmi.org/events/
April 15, 2026 at 12:07 AM
We're celebrating 5 Years of Clean Slate!
Would an expungement help you? Get a jump start on the process at one of our upcoming expungement fairs. Look for one in your area at safeandjustmi.org/events/
Would an expungement help you? Get a jump start on the process at one of our upcoming expungement fairs. Look for one in your area at safeandjustmi.org/events/
Today marks 5 years of Clean Slate in Michigan. Congratulations to everyone who has received a fresh start, including the 1.29 million whose records were automatically cleared!
April 11, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Today marks 5 years of Clean Slate in Michigan. Congratulations to everyone who has received a fresh start, including the 1.29 million whose records were automatically cleared!
We're at a MI Senate Appropriations Subcommitee where community reentry and prison education programming are being discussed. We believe these important programs deserve state funding.
March 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM
We're at a MI Senate Appropriations Subcommitee where community reentry and prison education programming are being discussed. We believe these important programs deserve state funding.
Hello, friends in the #Flint area!
Old items on your record can hold you back from getting a better job, place to live or volunteering at your kids' school. Getting an expungement to remove those records can help. A free expungement fair coming up. Register now!
docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...
Old items on your record can hold you back from getting a better job, place to live or volunteering at your kids' school. Getting an expungement to remove those records can help. A free expungement fair coming up. Register now!
docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...
2026 Genesee County Expungement Fair Pre-screening Registration Form
By completing this form, you agree to provide the Michigan Office of the Attorney General, Safe & Just Michigan, GST Michigan Works, and its legal partners with accurate information including but not ...
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March 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Hello, friends in the #Flint area!
Old items on your record can hold you back from getting a better job, place to live or volunteering at your kids' school. Getting an expungement to remove those records can help. A free expungement fair coming up. Register now!
docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...
Old items on your record can hold you back from getting a better job, place to live or volunteering at your kids' school. Getting an expungement to remove those records can help. A free expungement fair coming up. Register now!
docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...
If you're in the Lansing MI area and an expungement would help you find a good job, affordable home or join your kids on a field trip - good news! A free expungement fair comes to Cooley Law School THIS FRIDAY, March 6, from noon to 4 p.m. Want help? Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
March 2026 Cooley Law School Expungement Fair Pre-screening Registration form
By completing this form, you agree to provide the Michigan Attorney General's Office, Safe & Just Michigan, Cooley Law School, Legal Services of South Central Michigan, Ascend, and its legal partners ...
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March 3, 2026 at 9:47 PM
If you're in the Lansing MI area and an expungement would help you find a good job, affordable home or join your kids on a field trip - good news! A free expungement fair comes to Cooley Law School THIS FRIDAY, March 6, from noon to 4 p.m. Want help? Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Safe & Just Michigan is looking for a Director of Policy. If you're in Michigan and dedicated to criminal legal reform, check out the job posting: bit.ly/SJMPolicyDir
#criminaljusticereform #CJR #criminallegalreform #CLR #Michigan #jobs
#criminaljusticereform #CJR #criminallegalreform #CLR #Michigan #jobs
February 17, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Safe & Just Michigan is looking for a Director of Policy. If you're in Michigan and dedicated to criminal legal reform, check out the job posting: bit.ly/SJMPolicyDir
#criminaljusticereform #CJR #criminallegalreform #CLR #Michigan #jobs
#criminaljusticereform #CJR #criminallegalreform #CLR #Michigan #jobs
Big change afoot at SJM but one thing stays the same: Our mission to advocate for evidence-based policies that reduce the harms of the criminal legal system and promote justice, community safety and healing.
February 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Big change afoot at SJM but one thing stays the same: Our mission to advocate for evidence-based policies that reduce the harms of the criminal legal system and promote justice, community safety and healing.
Registration for our expungement fair in Detroit in February has now closed. Still need help? Check out our upcoming events listing for events in your area: www.safeandjustmi.org/events
February 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Registration for our expungement fair in Detroit in February has now closed. Still need help? Check out our upcoming events listing for events in your area: www.safeandjustmi.org/events