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.


Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Cannais Therapy Institute Reform Calendar

Please attend some of these upcoming meetings and events to get further
involved in medical cannabis reform and patient rights.
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Denver City Council Safety Committee Meeting
When: Wed., Dec. 16
Time: 8:30 am
Where: Council Conference Room, Room 391
City & County Building
1437 Bannock Street, Denver, CO
On the west side of the Civic Center Park.
What: Discuss Councilman Charlie Brown's proposed medical marijuana
ordinance
Email: Denver City Council dencc@ci.denver.co.us
Click here to read Charlie Brown's proposal (PDF file)
http://www.cannabistherapyinstitute.com/bills/denver.city.ordinance.draft3.09.11.30.pdf
Click here to read attorney Rob Corry's comments on the proposal
http://www.cannabistherapyinstitute.com/bills/denver.city.ordinance.corry.comments.pdf
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Court Hearing in Centennial on Constitutionality of Medical Marijuana
Business Ban
When: Fri., Dec. 18
Time: 1:30 pm
Where: Arapahoe County District Court
7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO
What: A coalition of medical marijuana patients and caregivers are
challenging the City of Centennial's decision to shut down CannaMart, a
medical cannabis caregiving business. Attorneys Bob Hoban, Rob Corry, and
Jessica Corry will appear for the plaintiffs.
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Sensible Colorado Stakeholder Meeting
When: Sat., De. 19, 2009
Time: 1-4pm
Where: University of Denver Sturm College of Law: Forum
2255 East Evans Ave., Denver, CO 80208-0001
What: Stakeholder Meeting to craft a unified legislative agenda for 2010.
Sponsored by: Sensible Colorado
Contact: Brian Vicente <info@sensible.org>
For more information:
http://www.sensiblecolorado.org
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NORML Monthly Re-Legalization Rally
When: Dec. 26, 2009
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Where: State Capitol Building, West Steps, Denver, CO
What: Activists will be educating the public and distributing directories
of all the state legislators. Merry Cannabis and Hempy Holidays.
Sponsored by: Mile High NORML
For more information:
http://www.myspace.com/420rally
http://www.milehighnorml.org

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