Tag: reform
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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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My Journey Through the Legal System’s Barriers. What Victims Wrongfully Charged for False Reporting and Wrongful Convictions Have in Common.
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice “We can no longer afford to have a law enforcement system that does not serve the community.” — Michelle Alexander Advocacy and activism within the criminal justice system are challenging and complex roles, often involving passionate supporters on both sides. Many advocates make mistakes by focusing solely on the issues…
Justice Unlocked. 