Stronger Communities Through Peer-Led Reentry
April 14, 2025, The Lansing Center, 10am to 3pm
The incarceration system faces a critical challenge: too many individuals return to prison, draining taxpayer dollars, and destabilizing families and communities. But there’s a better path forward.
When people returning home are equipped with the right tools, they can break free from the cycle of re-offense and build meaningful, productive lives.
Programs like TIPLR are leading this change: helping reduce recidivism, boost local economies, and foster stronger communities. This isn’t just reform—it’s the solution to reduce crime and create stability for families and build safer neighborhoods.
Trauma-Informed Peer-Led Reentry (TIPLR)
When returning citizens succeed, communities grow safer and stronger.
TIPLR empowers returning citizens by connecting them with certified mentors, who have not only reintegrated successfully, but have gone on to lead productive lives within their communities. Through TIPLR, we can ensure that the returning citizens are able to secure housing, employment, and social stability to effectively reduce crime and save Michigan millions in correctional costs.
Through the unique partnership between Nation Outside and Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), TIPLR has extended its reach to seven counties across Michigan and enhanced access to critical reentry services, breaking down barriers and contributing to safer, more supportive communities.
Current Landscape
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Current Landscape —
Reentry in Michigan
5,798 people were released post-conviction in 2023. The map shows their population in each county.
The TIPLR program has worked with people in seven counties – Wayne, Oakland, Genesee, Kalamazoo, Macomb, Ingham, Washtenaw.
How Does TIPLR Strengthen Our Communities?
Housing and healthcare help create healthier and stronger communities.
1.
Reentry programs help strengthen
the workforce and local economies.
2.
Peer mentorship builds accountability,
trust, and long-term success.
3.
Reducing recidivism enhances public safety and eases pressure on law enforcement.
4.
The Results
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The Results —
Michigan’s Rate of Recidivism
is Michigan’s average
recidivism rate in 2024.*
22.7%
out of 5,798 people who moved to parole in Michigan are likely to re-offend (from 2023 data).
1,316
TIPLR’s Impact on Recidivism
of the people in TIPLR
have re-offended*.
2.7%
out of 5,798 people would be projected to re-offend through TIPLR program.
157
*Recidivism rates are calculated over a 3-year period, TIPLR has data starting May 2024.
All the data is taken from the latest reports.
Supporting guided reentry means investing in safer communities.
Experience the Journey for Yourself
Join us for an engaging reentry simulation and discussion where policymakers, advocates, and community members like yourself will explore the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals and discuss about how we can collaboratively develop solutions that enhance workforce development and community safety.
Join the exclusive group of 250 attendees for this new and innovative experience.
Visit us online at NationOutside.org
Traveling to Join us?
Take advantage of the Nation Outside Conference rates for the rooms at downtown hotels for your comfort.
Courtyard - Lansing Downtown
King Rooms: $179 plus taxes
Contact: 517-367-6677
DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing
King Rooms: $162 plus taxes
Contact: 517-482-0188
