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Colorado policymakers scramble with prisons on track to exceed capacity
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Colorado’s prison system is on track to exceed capacity within the next year, driven by a sharp slowdown in parole releases, staffing shortages and an aging inmate population — all as lawmakers grapple with an $800 million general fund shortfall that limits options for expanding beds or spending in alternative programs. If projections hold, the…
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Denver crime victims favor prevention not punishment, survey says
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A survey of a Denver-area crime survivors released Tuesday said victims want a greater focus on prevention and support instead of punishment. In conjunction with the survey, a group called Crime Survivors for Health, Safety and Justice will hold a Day of Healing from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Aurora Strong Resilience Center.…
