house resolution no.90 Rep. Aiyash offered the following resolution: A resolution to declare April 2023 as Second Chance Month and April 23-29, 2023, as Reentry Week in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Every human being is worthy of respect and dignity; and Whereas, Redemption and rehabilitation are core to our beliefs and commitment to one another; and Whereas, Second chances and opportunities to rebuild ones life after an arrest or incarceration are pivotal to not only individuals, but also to strong and healthy communities in Michigan; and Whereas, More than 4 million Michiganders have some type of arrest or conviction history; and Whereas, People with conviction histories face immense barriers when returning to our communities, such as challenges to obtaining safe and stable housing, finding employment, accessing education, reuniting with family, and navigating restrictions on their mobility; and Whereas, The barriers faced by people with conviction histories are disproportionately felt by people of color and people experiencing poverty; and Whereas, People who are formerly incarcerated are almost 10 times more likely than the general public to be unhoused; and Whereas, Removing barriers and increasing access to stable housing and meaningful employment is linked to decreased crime and improved public safety; and Whereas, Michigan has made great strides with historic clean slate legislation to expunge Michiganders records, breaking down barriers to housing, employment, and other essential needs; and Whereas, Continued efforts must be made to ensure that all Michiganders have access to second chances and opportunities to build a healthy life for our collective communities to be whole and strong; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2023 as Second Chance Month and April 23-29, 2023, as Reentry Week in the state of Michigan. We recognize the importance of second chances and removing barriers for people with conviction histories.
house resolution no.90
Rep. Aiyash offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare April 2023 as Second Chance Month and April 23-29, 2023, as Reentry Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Every human being is worthy of respect and dignity; and
Whereas, Redemption and rehabilitation are core to our beliefs and commitment to one another; and
Whereas, Second chances and opportunities to rebuild ones life after an arrest or incarceration are pivotal to not only individuals, but also to strong and healthy communities in Michigan; and
Whereas, More than 4 million Michiganders have some type of arrest or conviction history; and
Whereas, People with conviction histories face immense barriers when returning to our communities, such as challenges to obtaining safe and stable housing, finding employment, accessing education, reuniting with family, and navigating restrictions on their mobility; and
Whereas, The barriers faced by people with conviction histories are disproportionately felt by people of color and people experiencing poverty; and
Whereas, People who are formerly incarcerated are almost 10 times more likely than the general public to be unhoused; and
Whereas, Removing barriers and increasing access to stable housing and meaningful employment is linked to decreased crime and improved public safety; and
Whereas, Michigan has made great strides with historic clean slate legislation to expunge Michiganders records, breaking down barriers to housing, employment, and other essential needs; and
Whereas, Continued efforts must be made to ensure that all Michiganders have access to second chances and opportunities to build a healthy life for our collective communities to be whole and strong; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2023 as Second Chance Month and April 23-29, 2023, as Reentry Week in the state of Michigan. We recognize the importance of second chances and removing barriers for people with conviction histories.