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He Is My Hero Without a Cape: The Story of John ‘Freddie’ Nole, A Champion for the Forgotten.
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice He spent 50 years fighting to leave prison. Now he helps others get out. – The Washington Post This article is inspired entirely by the Washington Post’s piece, “He Spent 50 Years Fighting to Leave Prison. Now He Helps Others Get Out.” John “Freddie” Nole spent fifty years in prison,…
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The Hollow Promises of Community Corrections: Why the Annual Community Correction Conference is a Moronic Exercise in Futility. The Urgent Need for Change in Community Corrections: Shifting from Power to Humanity. Colorado.
Justyna M. – Criminal Justice Agenda – 2024 Statewide Community Corrections Conference: Building a Safer Community Together (cvent.com) I was recently invited to attend what’s called a “Community Corrections Conference,” happening here in Colorado at the end of October 2024, under the Division of Criminal Justice. It’s a local conference, focused only on state-level issues,…
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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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The Significance of Thoughtful Voting: Making Informed Choices in 2024. Is John Walsh the right choice as the new potential District Attorney for Denver City and County?
by Justyna M. in Criminal Justice As we approach the final stretch of one of the most consequential races of our time, voters are not only selecting a president and vice president, but they’re also determining who will hold key roles in local governance—district attorneys, judges, senators, and legislators. Many of us are faced with…
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Why Are We Leaving Inmates Behind in Prisons, Jails as Catastrophic Hurricanes Approach? Have We Learned Nothing from Katrina?
Justyna M. – Criminal Justice. Inmates. When hurricanes are imminent, we see communities swiftly evacuated, families rushing to safety, and efforts to mitigate loss. However, there is one group that is frequently ignored amid these preparations: prisoners. Despite many prisons and jails being situated in vulnerable regions, incarcerated individuals are often left behind even as…
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Should Judges Have the Authority to Deny Bail for First-Degree Murder Charges? A 2024 Debate. Colorado.
by Justyna M. – Criminal Justice Colorado Amendment I: Denying bail in first-degree murder cases (coloradosun.com) As Colorado citizens prepare for the upcoming 2024 elections, a contentious debate is heating up regarding whether judges should have the authority to deny bail for individuals charged with first-degree murder – Amendment 1. With the state having abolished…
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The Growing Crisis of Aging in Prisons.
by Justyna M. – Criminal Justice This article is based on the comprehensive research published by the Prison Policy Initiative titled “The Aging Prison Population: Causes, Costs, and Consequences.” As the latest Census Bureau data reveals, the U.S. population is aging — but our prison population is aging even faster. In this analysis, we will…
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The Hidden Costs of Proposition 128and 130: Impact on Colorado’s Court System. Proposition 128: Unfairly Targeting Indeterminate Sentences and Sex Offenders. Too Many People Go to Prison for Far Too Long—And Proposition 128 Won’t Fix It VOTE NO.
by Justyna M. “Too many people go to too many prisons for far too long for no good law enforcement reason.” – U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder “This fall, Colorado voters have the chance to support two crucial initiatives that aim to reduce the state’s high crime rate. I strongly endorse Proposition 128, the “Truth…
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The Complex Case of Shannon Richardson: A Journey of Struggles and Injustice and The Inhumane Treatment. A Call for Reform.
by Justyna Madenska “Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.” — Proverb As we approach the publication of this article, it has become increasingly urgent to address a dire situation within our correctional facilities. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and various state and county jails are failing to provide…
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