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For many of us, the term “estate planning” brings up uncomfortable feelings. The majority of Americans don’t have a will because they don’t want to think about death, or because they don’t believe they own enough property or assets to warrant creating one.Read More

A series of case studies to be read alongside our Pre-Approved Housing whitepaper.Read More

The United States faces a severe housing shortage, compounded by affordability challenges, rising costs, population shifts, and a legacy of vacant properties. Pre-approved housing plans—standardized architectural designs vetted in advance for compliance with zoning and building codes—offer a powerful tool to accelerate construction, reduce costs, and support equitable redevelopment.Read More

On the evening of September 23rd, we were thrilled to invite our community to a live screening of both Fined Out films with two panel discussions that were livestreamed on Instagram.Read More

In order to grow our residency program with care, we are seeking a formerly incarcerated artist to consult with our team on the expansion.Read More

Joint Statement on the Executive Order Targeting Cash Bail ReformRead More

Metro Detroit Restorative Justice Network (MDRJN) is a special project of the Detroit Justice Center (DJC) that seeks to develop community-led responses to harm that do not rely on the police or prison systems. This project is grounded in a growing abolitionist movement in Detroit, which advocates for alternatives that focus on healing and accountability outside the carceral system. By gathering the perspectives of Metro Detroit residents—particularly Black residents—MDRJN’s research aims to identify what resources and systems are needed to address harm and accountability in ways that reflect the lived experiences and desires of the community. The findings from MDRJN’s research are being released on August 21, 2025, in a book titled “Unraveling Harm, Cultivating Safety” that illuminates potential avenues for restorative justice in SE Michigan.Read More

The Detroit Justice Center, along with our partners at DTE, were featured in the above short film Road To Restoration: Michigan, put together by the team at Fined Out and JoLu Productions.Read More

We are pleased to announce that the Detroit Justice Center has been selected as one of ten recipients of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Reimagining Land Use & Zoning for Health Equity grant.Read More