Our Mission
Our Vision – Why We Do This Work
Our Mission – What We Do
We advocate for evidence-based policies that reduce the harms of the criminal legal system and promote justice, community safety and healing.
Our Work – Strategies For Achieving The Mission
We advance evidence-based policies. We build support for reform through research, public education, legislative advocacy and outreach to diverse communities and stakeholders.
Our Values – As We Carry Out Our Work, We Are Guided By These Values:
Community well-being: Healthy communities are essential to a safe and just Michigan.
Equality and equity: Achieving safety and justice requires that everyone has equitable access to power, resources, opportunities and representation. We work to repair the harmful impact of current and past criminal justice policies.
Compassion and human dignity: All people deserve to be treated fairly and with compassion. We acknowledge our common humanity while we hold people accountable for their actions.
Leadership: Individuals most harmed and least served by the criminal justice system must inform and guide our reform strategies.
Nonpartisanship, partnership, and collaboration: Our success, and that of the criminal justice reform movement, requires working with a broad range of strategic and tactical partners.
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