https://www.wcmu.org/tags/incarceration Incarceration en-US Copyright Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:35:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-23/michigan-expands-id-program-to-help-people-leaving-jail-prison Michigan is extending its program that provides IDs to people leaving jail or prison, now including Wayne County. Under the program, the state has issued IDs to roughly 20,000 people since it began in 2020. Advocates say having identification reduces barriers and stress for people reentering society Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:35:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-23/michigan-expands-id-program-to-help-people-leaving-jail-prison Janelle D. James https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-08/program-will-allow-incarcerated-moms-to-pump-breast-milk These are women who gave birth just before they were sent to prison or not long after starting their sentences, which are typically short, according to the Michigan Department of Corrections. Wed, 08 May 2024 21:56:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-08/program-will-allow-incarcerated-moms-to-pump-breast-milk Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-19/appeals-court-says-18-year-olds-automatically-sentenced-to-life-without-parole-will-get-new-hearings The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that inmates serving sentences of life without parole for crimes committed as 18-year-olds are entitled to resentencing hearings. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:19:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-19/appeals-court-says-18-year-olds-automatically-sentenced-to-life-without-parole-will-get-new-hearings Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-11-30/incarcerated-michigan-prisoners-are-allowed-to-attend-funerals-virtually People incarcerated in Michigan prisons are now able to view funerals virtually. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:43:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-11-30/incarcerated-michigan-prisoners-are-allowed-to-attend-funerals-virtually Sarah Lehr