Tag: cdoc
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Who Really Is a Peer Recovery Coach? When Recovery Becomes a Business: The Story of ‘Camden’ and His Peer Recovery Coach Company, NAR — How Money, Image, Profit, and Ex-Cons Play the System.
A true peer recovery coach listens without judgment, guides with empathy, and supports with humility—helping others heal not for profit, but because they care. Back to Square One: The Two Paths After Prison And here we are again—back to square one, talking about life after prison. Over the years, I’ve seen countless men and women…
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A Different Kind of Prison Visit.“I’ll Stay With You, Daddy”: The Power of Prison Visits
A Different Kind of Prison Visit I had not visited a prison in many years. Every visit is different—people change, staff change, and the atmosphere shifts. I rarely go on weekends, as I try to leave that time for family members. But this time, I had to make a Saturday visit, and the experience felt…
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Why Women Always Seem to Be the Reason Men Go Back to Prison — Whose Fault Is That? The Reality After Love After Lockup
“True love doesn’t rescue you — it walks beside you while you save yourself.” It’s been a minute since I published an article—not for lack of ideas but simply lack of time. July is that time of year when things become a little more reflective, especially for those of us who work with and alongside…
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A Tribute to All Mothers: Seen, Unseen, and Unbreakable.The Mothers Behind the Walls: A Tribute to the Quiet Warriors of Reentry.
Mother’s Day is one of the most important holidays on our calendar—not because of the flowers, cards, or brunches, but because of the deep, irreplaceable role that mothers play in shaping lives, carrying burdens, and loving unconditionally. I am not a mother in the biological sense. I haven’t given birth, but I have raised many…
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Revolving Doors: The Real Reasons People Return to Prison. Reentry: A Word That Means More Than Just Getting Out. Revocation, Recidivism, and the Reentry Racket: Who’s Really Failing the System? The Reentry Industry: Just Another Hustle?
Reentry services should be a bridge to freedom, not a detour back to prison—because every person leaving those gates deserves more than a second chance, they deserve a real one. Reentry: A Word That Means More Than Just Getting Out “Reentry.” It’s a word that’s been showing up everywhere lately—on the news, in legislative hearings,…
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It’s Time to Expose the Truth About Nonprofits in Colorado’s Reentry System: Tax Returns and How Much Money Their Directors Really Make. Why Do People Go Back to Prison?
Will Rogers:“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” It’s Time to Expose the Truth About Nonprofits in Reentry Systems. Colorado. This article is long overdue. For years, nonprofit organizations have been operating in the shadows under the guise of providing “support” and…
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True Story of a Loving Son Who Couldn’t Say Goodbye in Person to His Beloved Mother.For Grandma Elaine: A Story of Love, Advocacy, and Time When Grief Comes Behind Prison Walls
“The Subject No One Wants to Talk About” It’s the subject no one ever wants to talk about. Because it’s sad.Because it’s uncomfortable.Because it’s unknown. Whether you’re behind prison walls or out here in this messy, chaotic world—we all share one truth: one day, our loved ones will leave us. And sometimes, there’s nothing we…
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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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Examining House Bill 1125: A Flawed Approach to Peer Assistance in Reentry. Examining the Lack of Oversight in Wagees’ Reentry Funding. The Real Reason I Opposed That Bill: A Broken Legislative Process.
Colorado has shifted from a battleground state to a Democratic stronghold in recent years, with its electoral votes going to Democratic candidates in the last four presidential elections. However, the state has historically leaned Republican, having voted for GOP candidates 22 times compared to Democrats’ 14 since gaining statehood in 1876, according to 270towin.com. Colorado…
Justice Unlocked. 