MPRI Video Library
The Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (MPRI) helped parolee Phil Houston find a job at Ron Alvesteffer's farm near Hart, Michigan. Watch the video hear what the job means to Houston and what having a good employee means to Alvesteffer.
The Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (MPRI) has been helping parolees return to society for five years. MPRI marked its fifth anniversary with a Celebration of Community Collaboration in Traverse City. Watch the video to find out what Elaine Wood, Kirt Baab, John Arnoldi, Russ Jones, Dave Pratt, and Patricia Caruso have to say about MPRI.
A northern Michigan parolee has been recognized for his work on a community garden project in Emmet County. Jack Adams was honored at an event marking the fifth anniversary of the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative. Watch the video to find out more about the community garden and the work Adams did on the project.
Zachari Barber successfully completed parole after spending more than two years in prison. He says positive role models and the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (MPRI) helped him choose a different life. Watch the video to see what kind of help Barber received from MPRI.
Five clients with the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative were among the participants in a welding class at the Wexford-Missaukee Career Tech Center in Cadillac. Watch the video to find out why MPRI set up the class and how it will help the parolees compete in the job market.
Phil Miller spent time in prison and got help establishing himself back in society from the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (MPRI). Miller talked with the Northwest Michigan MPRI Steering Committee about how the program helped him. Watch the video to find out what advice Miller has for parolees and inmates who are preparing to get out of prison.
Luke Galvanek spent five years in prison and is working to establish himself back in society. The Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (MPRI) is helping him do that. Watch the video to see how MPRI is helping Galvanek adjust to life after prison.
Colleen Sexton, a Career Advisor with the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative at the time of this video, helped MPRI clients establish themselves back in society. Watch the video to see how MPRI Career Advisors help MPRI clients find jobs after they get out of prison.