Title

MI-CURE News (May 2007)

Description

MI-CURE News (May 2007) covering a range of criminal justice topics with a focus on policies in Michigan and nationwide, categorized as “good,” “bad,” and “ugly”; highlights include reduced phone rates in prisons, the potential release of minor, nonviolent offenders, and a new re-entry lawaimed at improving post-incarceration outcomes; also covered are concerning issues like the exploitation of prison labor in Colorado, Michigan's inadequate prison health care system, and the financial hurdles facing former prisoners; the issue also touches on ongoing legislation affecting parole, prison phone systems, and juvenile sentencing.

Location

Michigan

Source

MI-CURE News (May 2007)

Theme

Community and Resistance

Type

Advocacy Organization Records

Level 1 Tag

Advocacy Groups

Prisons

Juvenile Justice

Legislation

Slavery & Colonialism

Reentry

Prison Conditions

Level 2 Tag

Prison Communication

Abuse by Government

Prisoner Rights/Rights of Incarcerated People

Discipline & Punishment

Prison Programming

Prison Labor

Prison Education

Family

Fines

Fees

Cash Bail

Socioeconomic Status & Disparities

Death & Suicide

Healthcare

Mental Health and Trauma

Level 3 Tag

MI-CURE

MDOC

Date

2007-05