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.

Friday, May 04, 2007

Cap Removed From College Promise

Last spring there was quite a to do when a local oil magnate and the mayor made a promise to poor high school students that they could apply for a new scholarship that would pay for their college tuition, books, and fees. Children and parents were thrilled to the point of tears. Previously unreachable schools were suddenly at their fingertips.

Then yesterday it was reported that there was going to be a $3,000 cap on the promise...

Read the Denver Post article here

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