Tag: community
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Speaking the Uncomfortable Truth About Sex Offense Cases: Myth and Truth About Sex Offenses — Why I Advocate for Those Who Are on the Sex Offender Registry.
“When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.” — Wayne Dyer I know that by writing this article, I’m probably opening the floodgates to negative comments. I might even lose friends on social media. But for me, this isn’t about popularity — it’s about what I believe and what I think is…
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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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My Journey Through the Legal System’s Barriers. What Victims Wrongfully Charged for False Reporting and Wrongful Convictions Have in Common.
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice “We can no longer afford to have a law enforcement system that does not serve the community.” — Michelle Alexander Advocacy and activism within the criminal justice system are challenging and complex roles, often involving passionate supporters on both sides. Many advocates make mistakes by focusing solely on the issues…
Justice Unlocked. 