Series

Formerly Incarcerated

Thousands of people are released from Michigan prisons each year, and many of them return to metro Detroit. One Detroit examines challenges associated with prisoner reentry and potential solutions. View stories about prison programs and efforts to reduce recidivism, the role formerly incarcerated people play in Michigan’s workforce and how inmates are building employment skills behind bars.

Pathway to Prison

The pathway to prison can start in childhood. In 2017, One Detroit’s special report examined factors such as schools’ suspension policies that can lead to incarceration and efforts to reform disciplinary practices in education.

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