Tag: law
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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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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…
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Proposition 128: A Path to Mass Incarceration and Increased Costs for Colorado Taxpayers. Did Voters Understand the Full Picture? What Happens Next?
The measure does not impact the parole eligibility of a person who is incarceratedfor crimes committed before January 1, 2025. Proposition 128: A Path to Mass Incarceration and Increased Costs for Colorado Taxpayers In the 2024 election, Colorado voters approved Proposition 128, a measure that requires individuals convicted of certain violent crimes to serve a…
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Thanksgiving Behind the Walls. Thanksgiving with the Forgotten: A Tradition of Redemption and Humanity. A Plate of Compassion and Table of Freedom.
“In times of Thanksgiving, we remember those we love, and for those behind bars, love knows no boundaries.” – Unknown The event commonly associated with the first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Pilgrims, who had sailed from England aboard the Mayflower in 1620, endured a harsh winter. With the assistance of…
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Colorado’s Post-Conviction Justice Reform: A Step Toward Transparency Following the CBI Scandal, why is Michael Clark constantly being brought up in the media while the other 800 men and women affected by this scandal are overlooked? What are we missing here?
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is at the center of a forensic scandal that has shaken the state’s judicial system. The decades-long misconduct of Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a veteran DNA scientist at the CBI, has cast doubt on hundreds of convictions, prompting calls for systemic change. A new law is in development, aiming to…
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The CBI Scandal: Decades-Old Murder Case Undermined by Forensic Malfeasance. Governor Polis Establishes the Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services Committee
Issued November 22, 2024By Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado In a significant move to bolster justice and public safety, Governor Jared Polis has issued an Executive Order establishing the Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services Committee. This newly formed body aims to enhance collaboration between the Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services (CBIFS), the criminal…
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Unfiltered Love: Navigating Relationships in a World of Incarceration. No Roses, Just Reality: Love and Life in a World of Parole. Love After Lockup: Unveiling the Truth Behind Relationships and Reentry. Love in Chains.
“In a place where freedom is taken away, love is something no one can imprison.” “Love After Lockup is a reality TV series that explores the lives of individuals who fall in love with prisoners. The show, which airs on WE tv, documents their journeys as the inmates are released and attempt to transition back…
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The Hidden Realities of Independence House South Federal in Denver, Colorado. Staff Conduct: Unprofessional and Unacceptable. The Dangers of Nepotism and Mismanagement in Community Corrections. A Culture of Corruption and Sexual Harassment.
This publication exposes the dark truth behind the Independence House South Federal in Denver, Colorado, revealing the hidden realities that many choose to ignore. It sheds light on the unprofessional and unacceptable conduct of the staff, the dangers posed by nepotism and mismanagement within community corrections, and a pervasive culture of corruption and sexual harassment.…
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The Hidden Truth About Advocacy, Activism, and Reentry in Colorado. The Fallacy of Reform: Unveiling the Truth Behind a Dysfunctional Platform “Colorado Justice Reform”. Advocacy Is Action, Not Agenda.
Colorado’s reentry and advocacy system is like an apple hanging on the branch, ripe with potential but requiring careful handling to avoid spoiling. Just as a ripe apple needs to be picked and nurtured to fulfill its purpose, the reentry system needs deliberate action, thoughtful policy, and supportive resources to ensure those leaving incarceration can…
Justice Unlocked. 