Chris Becker, PAAM, and Kent County’s Abuse of Michigan’s Speedy Trial Rights
The Constitution guarantees every person accused of a crime the right to a “speedy trial.” In Michigan, that promise is…
6 Criminal Justice System Myths: The Misunderstood Reality of America’s System
The criminal justice system in the United States is often viewed through the dramatized lens of popular media and a…
Barry County’s Jail Board Is a Massive Conflict of Interest
The Barry County Board of Commissioners has officially unveiled its Jail Stakeholders Committee. Stakeholders, of course, meaning judges, prosecutors, cops, consultants, and…
An Attorney Is Only as Good as the Judge They’re Working With
The Bottom Line A skilled attorney in a fair courtroom can make an enormous difference. A skilled attorney in front…
Clutch Q&A: Tyler Boyd on The Last Mile, Reentry, and Second Chances
When it comes to criminal justice reform, few voices carry the weight of lived experience combined with professional leadership like Tyler…
Clutch Q&A: Dr. Aaron T. Kinzel, From Prison to Professor
The Bottom Line Dr. Aaron T. Kinzel served more than a decade in prison. He is now a University of…
You Don’t Need a PhD in Data to Hold Courts Accountable. You Just Need to Show Up.
Nearly 800 court sessions in Kalamazoo County have been observed under a grant-funded pilot program but organizers say it’s still…
Caring for Ourselves as Political Warfare: Reflections from Essie Justice Group’s Healing to Advocacy Cohort
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” — Audre Lorde…
Barry County’s Broken Math: Longer Sentences, More Crime, and the Price of Ignoring Mental Health
The Bottom Line Barry County is recording a record number of murder cases. Its Board of Commissioners has declined to…
Solving More Than Puzzles: The Prison Puzzle Project Is Quietly Reimagining Healing Behind Bars
At first glance, it might sound trivial. Sudoku? Jigsaw puzzles? In prison? But when you dig a little deeper, you’ll…
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