Tag: advocates
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The Pitfalls of Advocacy: A Warning and a Guide. The Problem with Self-Serving Advocates.The Illusion of Advocacy: Why Some So-Called Advocates Are Hurting More Than Helping.
“An advocate is someone who speaks up for those who cannot speak for themselves, standing firm in the face of adversity, and fighting for justice even when the odds are against them.” I dedicate this publication to those who were once effective advocates and activists, as well as to those who aspire to make a…
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What’s On Your Mind? Non-Profit Salaries, Reentry Services, and Mental Health Programs.
This article is written by someone with lived experience in Colorado’s reentry system—not always a positive one. It seeks to shed light on pressing issues within mental health services, reentry programs, and the broader non-profit sector in Colorado, which have reached what some describe as a pandemic of systemic dysfunction. The Facebook prompt “What’s on your…
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Proposition 128: A Path to Mass Incarceration and Increased Costs for Colorado Taxpayers. Did Voters Understand the Full Picture? What Happens Next?
The measure does not impact the parole eligibility of a person who is incarceratedfor crimes committed before January 1, 2025. Proposition 128: A Path to Mass Incarceration and Increased Costs for Colorado Taxpayers In the 2024 election, Colorado voters approved Proposition 128, a measure that requires individuals convicted of certain violent crimes to serve a…
Justice Unlocked. 