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Project Reentry Publishes Newsletter for Returning Citizens

The Drum: Articles, Stories, and Resources for the JLWOP Community

The November 2019 issue of The Drum is now available. The Drum is a publication, produced by SADO’s Project Reentry, featuring articles by and for former juvenile lifers returning to the community. The Drum also identifies a wide variety of resources for returning citizens, including financial budgeting, employment opportunities, and community tips. This month’s issue features job announcements, a spotlight on Jamil Allen-Bey, an introduction to new team member Briana Tetsch, an op-ed on criminal justice reform, and more! Read More


SADO Introduces 2019 Defender Appellate Manual

*New Resource Now Available*

The 2019 Defender Appellate Manual is now available from SADO’s Criminal Defense Resource Center. This new resource offers a comprehensive guide for attorneys practicing in Michigan’s Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. The Manual includes an overview of appellate review in felony cases, a detailed review of the appointment process, the calculation of jurisdictional deadlines, guidance on establishing and maintaining strong client relationships, directions on assembling (or developing) the record for appeal, an overview of appeals by leave and by right, sample pleadings, and much more, all aimed at helping appellate defenders to protect and preserve the rights of their clients and to properly present their client’s issues for appeal. Read More


What Happens to Your Social Security Disability Benefits After Coming Home from Prison?

If you are receiving Social Security disability benefits and you must serve time in prison you may wonder if you will be able to continue getting benefits. Whether or not you can continue to get benefits depends largely on how long you must spend in prison. If you have to spend more than 30 consecutive days in prison your Social Security disability benefits will be stopped. However, if your spouse or your child is drawing from your Social Security benefits they can continue to do so as long as they are still eligible to receive benefits.
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This project was funded by the Byrne JAG grant #2010-DJ-BX-0003, awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and administered by the Michigan state Police (MSP). Points of view or opinions contained within this document do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the MSP or DOJ.