Tag: money
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From Allegation to Profit: How Stephen Matthews Faces Media Attacks. How much the alleged victims stand to earn.
When Journalism Becomes Character Assassination This article is written by a woman responding to what has been described in the media as a “serial rapist”—a label that is horrifying to assign to anyone. I question whether this kind of language even belongs in responsible journalism. Titles and narratives like this do not inform the public;…
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Korey Wise and the Innocence Project: Exposing Corruption, Greed, and the False Fight for Justice. The Dark Side of the Innocence Project: Money, Manipulation, and Power Unveiled.
“To fight for those wrongly convicted, give them more than sympathy—give them your voice, your resources, and your relentless pursuit of truth. Justice delayed is not justice denied when we refuse to stand down.” You Are Not Forgotten: A Voice Against Injustice I dedicate this article to everyone who has been affected by criminal injustice, social…
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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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When Denver Dream Center Becomes a Nightmare ? Pastor B: Is It About Helping Others, or Building His Own Empire?
“Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting the past — it’s about believing in someone’s future. Second chances don’t erase mistakes; they give people the room to write a better story.” It’s Time for a Real Change in Reentry Services—Because People Deserve Better It’s been a while since I published anything—not because of a lack of time, but…
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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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Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition: Advocacy or Opportunism? A Web of Financial Mismanagement and Questionable Alliances.Unraveling the Triangle: Coalition, WAGEES, and Second Chance Center. Colorado.
A New Chapter for America: Hope for Justice Reform in 2025 In just a few days, the United States will welcome a new president—a figure surrounded by controversy, described by some as a criminal yet undeniably a product of the same system we all navigate. This shared reality connects us in ways we may not…
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Behind Closed Doors: A Hypothetical Tale of Power, Relationships, and Questionable Leadership Second Chance Center, Aurora, Colorado: Power, Money, and Religion. A Question of Standards: Can a Convicted Murderer Lead Community Correction Programs?
This article examines the reentry nonprofit organization Second Chance Center in Aurora, Colorado—dubbed by some as the “Second Sham Center.” Is it time for a thorough audit or even its closure? In a world where truth can often be stranger than fiction, let’s explore a purely hypothetical scenario—a story of two individuals, Khalil Halim and…
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Unmasking the Truth: Second Chance Center – A Disservice to Reentry? Corruption and Favoritism: Unveiling the Fishy Business at Second Chance Center. Reentry Housing Crisis. Are Latiff Hassan and Mayor Johnston Complicit?
Reentry after incarceration is a challenging and deeply personal journey. It requires resilience, support, and a system designed for success rather than failure. Yesterday, as I picked up my loved one from prison, we had an eye-opening conversation about the realities of reentry. It reaffirmed my belief in fighting for what is right and dismantling…
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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…
Justice Unlocked. 