Events

Join us in celebrating the 52nd anniversary of African Liberation Day! You don’t want to miss it! Keynotes by Nancy Parker, Esq and Dr. Kokayi Patterson.

Detroit Justice Center will be providing FREE legal clinics at the LOVE Building for Core City Residents. These info sessions are designed to give you the resources and knowledge to advocate for yourself. No registration necessary.

END CASH BAIL!
A community forum on ending the harmful practices of mass incarceration

Help put an end to inequitable policies!
Let's speak up for the reform our communities need to thrive!

You'll hear from impacted returning citizens, local advocates, and meet concerned citizens just like you who want to see real positive change in Michigan for all! Come with your questions!

We're officially in The LOVE Building! Register to attend the July 10th Mission Breakfast Tour from 10-11:30am! Join us for a light breakfast, facility tour & casual conversations with our staff. Register Here!

Join us on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 1pm to 4pm, at the LOVE Building for a Core City Cookout! This event offers residents a chance to savor great food, dance to lively tunes, and connect in a festive atmosphere. We'll also have surveys to gather crucial community feedback, ensuring everyone's voice shapes our future. […]

Save the dates September 3-6, 2024, for an extraordinary journey of love, creativity, and community at the grand opening of the LOVE building. Stay tuned for event details, including workshops, food, and drinks. Your input on what you'd like to see is valuable for planning, so don't forget to RSVP HERE.

Join DJC staff at the Detroit Pizza Bar to learn about how we operate and ways to get involved with our work! Our very own “DJC Supreme” pizza will be debuted and available for purchase as well! A portion of proceeds from pizza sales will then go to DJC. Questions? Please contact Triniti @ development@detroitjustice.org

Please join the Detroit Justice Center at The LOVE Building on November 15th for a free community screening of Coldwater Kitchen, a film that highlights the highly regarded culinary training program for incarcerated residents at Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater, Michigan. The film follows chef Jimmy Lee Hill and three of his students as they […]

This Saturday, come visit us at the Sticker Zine Resource (SZR) Swap! This resource-sharing fair is a space for people to learn about local orgs, connect, and enjoy music and mutual support. We’ll be tabling alongside our partners, Healing by Choice & Motor City Mobile Wellness!

Join us for a Series on Harm Reduction in collaboration with the DJC Partner Convening on Mental Health! Too often the standard response to substance use and mental health crises has been harmful and punitive. Join us to learn about local harm reduction efforts helping to keep communities safe in Detroit and beyond! This community […]