Tag: election
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The State of Community Corrections: A Call for Reform. The Reality of Community Corrections in Colorado: A Demand for Accountability. A closer examination of the case managers at ICCS, a facility heavily utilized by the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) and local courts, reveals the urgent need for change. The time for reform is now.
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice Community corrections in Colorado is a system of approximately 30 “halfway houses”, that provides asentencing alternative for judges to divert individuals from prison (Diversion community corrections) and aresidential community placement for individuals referred from the prison system (Transition communitycorrections). Eligibility for community corrections is defined in statute. Individuals participating in…
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The Politics of Clemency: A Holiday Tradition or a Political Stunt? The Inconsistencies of Clemency: A Call for Fairness and Transparency. The Influence of Advocacy Organizations on Clemency: A Closer Look at the Second Chance Center Colorado.
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice This publication is dedicated to those who have been denied clemency or a reduction in their sentence, despite deserving a second chance. I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining hope and not giving up. This article highlights the inconsistencies and injustices in the clemency process and how certain nonprofit…
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The Butterfly Effect in the Criminal Justice System: Understanding the Ripple of Choices. The ongoing story of Shannon Richardson’s unpublished memoir reveals how individuals continue to exploit her tragedy for their own gain.
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice “The butterfly effect is the concept that minor, seemingly insignificant events can lead to significant consequences. In other words, these events can have a nonlinear impact on complex systems. For example, when a butterfly flaps its wings in India, it can create a slight change in air pressure that ultimately…
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LA County DA Gascón’s Gamble: The Menendez Brothers—A Genuine Pursuit of Justice or a Desperate Political Move? Where Is Leslie Abramson, Their Original Defense Attorney? Exploring the Brothers’ Second Chance at Life Beyond the Death Penalty.
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice “The truth may hurt for a little, but a lie hurts forever.” – Unknown In recent years, the Menendez brothers, convicted of the brutal murders of their parents in 1989, have gained a significant online following. Their story, once a symbol of privilege and patricide, has been reinterpreted by some…
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Jeff Lindsey: The Shadow Behind the Badge. A Prosecutor Bouncing from Scandal to Scandal. A Warning for the Future.
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice In the midst of one of the most controversial 2024 elections I’ve experienced in my 30+ years living in the U.S., the political landscape has become more polarized than ever. On the national stage, we have two presidential candidates who couldn’t be more different, both stirring up intense debates on…
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