Our Work

Transformative Justice

Our Work

Transformative Justice

Too many Michiganders go to prison for too long. Our state has one of the highest incarceration rates in the Midwest, and that needs to change. For years, our state and country pursued “tough on crime” policies that have systematically over-policed and criminalized communities of color. Once someone has a criminal record, it's extremely difficult to find a good job, get housing, or access public benefits. Returning citizens (ex-offenders) can get trapped in a cycle of re-incarceration.

We believe that we can keep our communities safe from crime and reduce the number of people in prison. Using the principles of restorative justice, we're working to reform the policies of the police, schools, prosecutors, as well as reform sentencing guidelines and improve release services. We're advocating for alternatives to prison, and for greater opportunities for returning citizens when they get out. Most importantly, we believe in investing in jobs and education in the communities that have been hardest hit by our misguided criminal justice policies.


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We want to organize 3.5% of Michigan, tear down the barriers of inequality and replace what remains with dignity and opportunity.

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Join "Taking Back our Power" and take a stand against money in Michigan politics

We are a coalition of working families in Michigan fighting to pass comprehensive state legislation to prevent regulated monopoly corporations and companies seeking government contracts from making political contributions. We can no longer let them buy their way out of accountability and drown out the voice of the people!

Join "Care Over Cost" and help us get people the healthcare coverage promised by their insurers

In Michigan and all across the country, our members are fighting individual care denials and are WINNING people the care they need--and paid fo! Together, we are working to transform our health care system to put Care Over Cost and people over profit.

Become a Relational Organizing Leader

Relational organizing is defined as “preparing & supporting people to bring the power within their existing relationships to affect change.” In actuality it is turning a contact into a conversation and then into a person empowered to create change where they live.

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