Inmates

Eight current and former state prison employees face felony charges related to the death in 2019 of an inmate at an Upper Peninsula corrections facility. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The "We Bear" exhibit is a collection of art made in prisons across Michigan and the United Kingdom. Through the works, the incarcerated artists offer their unique perspectives on exploitation, isolation, and strength. WEMU's Michael Keegan has more.

In an effort to reduce gun violence, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, on Wednesday night, unanimously voted to provide $1.6 million to community organizations that aim to address its root causes. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has more.

Mitigating inequity continues to prove difficult. That can be said for people of color, women, and those on the low-income side of the economic scale. Now, imagine trying to overcome those barriers fresh out of prison. Helping overcome those obstacles for convicts returning to society is the purpose of "A Brighter Way" in Washtenaw County. Adam Grant is a former inmate himself and now serves as its executive director. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss his story of redemption and the work underway to help others do the same.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is creating change. Washtenaw County has joined communities across the world using art + creativity to detour youth…

Those who are released from jail or prison, especially people of color, face a great number of barriers to successfully reintegrating. The COVID-19…

There's a new pilot program called "Returning Citizens Fellows Program" at Eastern Michigan University, providing support and college degree opportunities…

Eastern Michigan University has launched a Returning Citizens Fellows Program that will help formerly incarcerated individuals obtain higher education.…

Legislation up for a vote in the state Senate today would compensate people who are exonerated for the time they were wrongfully imprisoned. Davontae…

Federal agencies could soon catch up to Washtenaw County when it comes to hiring individuals who have been incarcerated. A ruling by President Obama would…