Tag: aurora
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How a Murderer Played the Clemency System Under Governor Polis to Get Out of Prison and Become a Director of Community Corrections.The Politics of Corruption, Power, and Control.
David Coleman, second from the left The Truth Behind Nonprofits, Clemency, and Hidden Agendas I’ve written about this subject many times before, including the Second Chance Center, the Denver Dream Center, and other nonprofits that present themselves as beacons of hope but often raise questions of corruption, hidden agendas, and self-serving motives. The more I dig, the…
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Reflections on 2024: Lessons from a Year of Advocacy and Challenges Farewell 2024: A Year of Nonprofits, Challenges, and Hope for Change CDOC DNA Scandal and More…
I want to dedicate this article to those who remain behind the walls of prison, who refuse to give up. You are my true source of light – Jaime, Matt, Dave, Andrew, Tyson, Roy, Shawn, Matt Z. Justin, Evan … As 2025 begins, we lift up those behind prison walls. Fill their hearts with hope,…
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Behind Closed Doors: A Hypothetical Tale of Power, Relationships, and Questionable Leadership Second Chance Center, Aurora, Colorado: Power, Money, and Religion. A Question of Standards: Can a Convicted Murderer Lead Community Correction Programs?
This article examines the reentry nonprofit organization Second Chance Center in Aurora, Colorado—dubbed by some as the “Second Sham Center.” Is it time for a thorough audit or even its closure? In a world where truth can often be stranger than fiction, let’s explore a purely hypothetical scenario—a story of two individuals, Khalil Halim and…
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Nonprofits in Colorado: Second Chance Center. Helping Communities or Serving Themselves? Second Chance Center: A Broken Promise for Reentry Support?
SCC offers care management, mentoring, and vital resources to assist formerly incarcerated individuals in reestablishing their lives and becoming successful members of the community. CHANGING THE SYSTEM In addition to being a vital resource for the formerly incarcerated, the Second Chance Center is committed to systematic reform and advocacy. We are dedicated to championing criminal…