Tag: criminal
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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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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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The Struggles of Redemption Road Fitness Foundation: A Harsh Reality Check. Volunteering: A Path to Understanding and Redemption Behind Prison Walls. Nick Wells I am the President.
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew I have been doing CrossFit since 2010. Over the past 15 years, it has become a central part of my life. I used to compete at a high level, participating in internal and external competitions. But now, my focus has shifted…
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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…
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The Broken Promise of Caring for Denver: When Ambition Outpaces Accountability—A Scam in Disguise? Denver’s Mental Health and Reentry Crisis: Is Caring for Denver Just Another Hoodwink?The Impact of Unregulated Facilities
In 2018, Denver voters embraced an ambitious initiative to tackle the city’s mental health and addiction crises through a small sales tax increase. Spearheaded by State Representative Leslie Herod and endorsed by mental health leaders like Dr. Carl Clark of WellPower, the program promised transformative change. Dubbed Caring for Denver, the campaign envisioned an annual…
Justice Unlocked. 