April is
Second Chances Month!
April is a very important time for us here at Nation Outside, and all the people impacted by the legal system in Michigan. April is Second Chances month, and as an organization led by those living their second chances, it is our responsibility to pave the way for others coming up behind us.
This is one of the special times we get to be closest to those we do this work for. Throughout the month our Nation Outside chapters and partners will be sponsoring Expungement Fairs - life-changing opportunities to put the past in the rear-view mirror and get that real-life fresh start!
Check the calendar for details on upcoming events in your area, as well as very important information on getting REGISTERED! You don’t have to face the process alone - make the commitment to yourself!
Click on the flyer to get registered!
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Who We Are
Nation Outside, is a statewide grassroots and advocacy organization entirely led by the justice impacted and formerly incarcerated. Our mission is to drive policy and practice innovation that builds transformative systems of support for justice impacted
families and communities.
The Voice of the Formerly Incarcerated
Nation Outside represents the over 2 million Michigan families impacted by the criminal legal system. We call ourselves the voice of the formerly incarcerated because, collectively, our staff has over 500 years of lived experience within state and federal correctional institutions. The foundation of our work at Nation Outside is about challenging stigma, breaking barriers, amplifying voices, and empowering communities.
We have a growing base of over 7,000 directly impacted members and allies ready to take action in our 10 chapters spanning the state; The Women's Chapter, Detroit, Flint, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Jackson, Grand Rapids, Washtenaw, Oakland County and Native American.
Become a Member of
Our Board of Directors
We are seeking passionate and qualified individuals to join Nation Outside's
esteemed Board of Directors. At Nation Outside, we are dedicated to fostering positive change in the criminal legal sytem, and we believe that assembling a dynamic and
diverse board is crucial to achieving our mission.
If you are committed to social justice, possess a strong sense of integrity, and bring valuable skills and expertise to the table, we encourage you to apply for a position on our Board of Directors. As a board member, you will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making, guide our organization's growth, and advocate for meaningful reform.
Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by the criminal legal system. Together, let's drive positive change and build a more equitable future. Apply now to be a part of Nation Outside's transformative journey.
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Our voice is as strong as our members, join the movement today! Receive the Nation Outside newsletter to hear of events, policy updates, and stories of our members.
Attend a Nation Outside meeting, volunteer at an event, forward the newsletter to your own networks to share the success stories of formers.
We are a new and still developing organization and we need your help to build capacity! Donate today to Nation Outside to directly support formers and criminal justice reform efforts in Michigan.