Tag: second chance center
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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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Speaking the Uncomfortable Truth About Sex Offense Cases: Myth and Truth About Sex Offenses — Why I Advocate for Those Who Are on the Sex Offender Registry.
“When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.” — Wayne Dyer I know that by writing this article, I’m probably opening the floodgates to negative comments. I might even lose friends on social media. But for me, this isn’t about popularity — it’s about what I believe and what I think is…
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It’s Time to Expose the Truth About Nonprofits in Colorado’s Reentry System: Tax Returns and How Much Money Their Directors Really Make. Why Do People Go Back to Prison?
Will Rogers:“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” It’s Time to Expose the Truth About Nonprofits in Reentry Systems. Colorado. This article is long overdue. For years, nonprofit organizations have been operating in the shadows under the guise of providing “support” and…
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Reflections on 2024: Lessons from a Year of Advocacy and Challenges Farewell 2024: A Year of Nonprofits, Challenges, and Hope for Change CDOC DNA Scandal and More…
I want to dedicate this article to those who remain behind the walls of prison, who refuse to give up. You are my true source of light – Jaime, Matt, Dave, Andrew, Tyson, Roy, Shawn, Matt Z. Justin, Evan … As 2025 begins, we lift up those behind prison walls. Fill their hearts with hope,…
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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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Nonprofits in Colorado: Second Chance Center. Helping Communities or Serving Themselves? Second Chance Center: A Broken Promise for Reentry Support?
SCC offers care management, mentoring, and vital resources to assist formerly incarcerated individuals in reestablishing their lives and becoming successful members of the community. CHANGING THE SYSTEM In addition to being a vital resource for the formerly incarcerated, the Second Chance Center is committed to systematic reform and advocacy. We are dedicated to championing criminal…
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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. 