Transforming Justice - Page 2

Before smart phones and before Black Lives Matter movement, La Cucaracha was writing about police brutality, over representation in the courts and prisons, and double standards under the law. In 2021, El Movimiento Sigué, (publisher of La Cucaracha) entered into a partnership with the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership, and the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. We report on the activities of the Transforming Justice Project funded by the Public Welfare Foundation. La Cucaracha News continues to cover all aspects of the legal system.

Local Mandates To Be Challenged

A community mandate is a formal agreement to describe what our community expects from our local criminal justice system, county and city government, in terms of responsibility, communication, transparency, and operations. Also important are resources, the extended support systems, such as the
August 15, 2023