WASHTENAW EQUITY PARTNERSHIP

The Washtenaw Equity Partnership is made possible by committed, justice-driven individuals throughout Washtenaw County and the Michigan Justice Fund. The Michigan Justice Fund, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, is a collaborative effort committed to promoting and advancing the prosperity and dignity of Michigan residents by stemming the flow of individuals into the youth and criminal justice systems. The work of the initiative also supports the investment of public dollars to community-driven alternatives to incarceration and detention and supports programs that ensure those who are returning home after incarceration or detention receive the support they need to flourish. ... The Working Group overseeing the Washtenaw Equity Partnership had its last official meeting on January 19, 2023 to discuss the final edits to the Partnership's report; it adopted the final report in early February. The Vera Institute for Justice's communication team will then go to..