Who is the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition?

Our mission is to reverse the trend of mass incarceration in Colorado. We are a coalition of nearly 7,000 individual members and over 100 faith and community organizations who have united to stop perpetual prison expansion in Colorado through policy and sentence reform.

Our chief areas of interest include drug policy reform, women in prison, racial injustice, the impact of incarceration on children and families, the problems associated with re-entry and stopping the practice of using private prisons in our state.

If you would like to be involved please go to our website and become a member.


Sunday, January 28, 2007

Meth in New Mexico -- New Approach for Education

Drug Policy Alliance New Mexico is creating a statewide education program to address methamphetamine abuse among high school students.

The program will include a methamphetamine prevention campaign designed by and for youth, which will be broadcast on television and radio stations throughout New Mexico. "We know from experience that young people ignore overly simplistic messages about the risks of drug use," said Reena Szczepanski, director of DPA New Mexico. "The strength of this campaign will be its focus on credible, science-based information rather than ineffective scare tactics."
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