United in our recognition of the pressing need for change, a coalition of community leaders is working to champion criminal justice reform in Lansing. Despite our collective resolve, the current state legislature has unfortunately fallen short in addressing essential reforms, leaving critical decisions repeatedly postponed for future sessions. Michigan's high incarceration rate has not made us safer; instead, it has perpetuated a harmful cycle disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities. Our vision for Michigan prioritizes genuine public safety, upholds equity, and directs resources toward addressing crime's root causes.

Our coalition is steadfast in its commitment to address critical gaps, particularly in expanding access to participation. We recognize that discussions often favor established and well-funded organizations, leaving grassroots groups and activists with limited opportunities for meaningful engagement. Through our collective advocacy for criminal legal reform, we aim to amplify the effectiveness of each individual struggle and generate a critical mass of support.

We invite you to commit your support to this coalition, whether as an individual or an organization. We have been working behind the scenes to create a strategy for a coordinated effort to engage our legislators on the urgent need to pass existing criminal justice legislation. This strategy involves categorizing the legislation into three subgroups, through which we are developing additional strategies.

Contact: Charles Thomas Jr. | Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Coalition | charles_t50@yahoo.com