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THE JOURNEY

THE JOURNEY is an installation of three murals within the Denver County Jail's Visitors' Room. Intended to support the much-needed connection between people serving their short sentences and their loved ones, these murals symbolize our interconnection and unity, hope for the future, and growth. The Denver Sheriff Department (DSD) reintroduces in-person visitations at the Denver County Jail (COJL). The program will roll out slowly offering in-person visits to people in custod

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Parker Arts Lecture: Breaking the Cycle - Reducing Recidivism through Reform and Opportunity

Join us for February 4, 2026, at The Schoolhouse for this free lecture that offers poignant insight into what programs effectively reduce recidivism. Speaker: Speakers: Dan Klehm, Owner, Convict Coffee Company This inspiring lecture explores the realities of prisoners who are rearrested in the U.S. justice system and examines current statistics, key causes, and how our country’s rates of recidivism compare to other developed nations. Presenter Dan Klehm speaks to the financia