Hotlines Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/hotlines A weekly audio bulletin board offering resources on reentry from prison or detention, produced by Colorado Radio for Justice in collaboration with Remerg, Denver's reentry resource hub. © 2026 Colorado Radio for Justice 25b069a9-1350-5510-96e7-21b7a48f3116 no en Mon, 04 May 2026 20:20:17 -0600 Mon, 04 May 2026 20:21:11 -0600 http://radioforjustice.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZQy-Hc2ZGrvxeRcA-hwn8X8AanqYIL16EfoPKA9DA1o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84YzFl/YjcxNmEzM2ZhYmQy/Y2EwYzBmZDgxNDhi/MWU2MS5qcGc.jpg Hotlines http://radioforjustice.org episodic Colorado Radio for Justice A weekly audio bulletin board offering resources on reentry from prison or detention, produced by Colorado Radio for Justice in collaboration with Remerg, Denver's reentry resource hub. A weekly audio bulletin board offering resources on reentry from prison or detention, produced by Colorado Radio for Justice in collaboration with Remerg, Denver's reentry resource hub. reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact Colorado Radio for Justice No No Hotlines: May 4-8 — Remerg 45 45 Hotlines: May 4-8 — Remerg full c5774f2f-7044-4bf3-9904-d1073f99de77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a55b0ecd On this episode of Hotlines, Jeff Wise joins Seth Ready and Darren Smith in the studio to talk about Remerg… Past, present, and future! Jeff talks about how his lived expertise has guided his role with Remerg.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> On this episode of Hotlines, Jeff Wise joins Seth Ready and Darren Smith in the studio to talk about Remerg… Past, present, and future! Jeff talks about how his lived expertise has guided his role with Remerg.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 20:20:15 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 On this episode of Hotlines, Jeff Wise joins Seth Ready and Darren Smith in the studio to talk about Remerg… Past, present, and future! Jeff talks about how his lived expertise has guided his role with Remerg.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: April 27 - May 1 — Remerg 44 44 Hotlines: April 27 - May 1 — Remerg full efa447b0-4ef5-44b7-a276-a02c6e8ccfe9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b888a26 On this episode of Hotlines, meet the new Director of Programs at Remerg, Allen Browning. Allen joins Remerg Director, Darren Smith and CRJs, Seth Ready in the studio to explain what exactly brought him into this work, and what the future looks like for Remerg.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> On this episode of Hotlines, meet the new Director of Programs at Remerg, Allen Browning. Allen joins Remerg Director, Darren Smith and CRJs, Seth Ready in the studio to explain what exactly brought him into this work, and what the future looks like for Remerg.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 On this episode of Hotlines, meet the new Director of Programs at Remerg, Allen Browning. Allen joins Remerg Director, Darren Smith and CRJs, Seth Ready in the studio to explain what exactly brought him into this work, and what the future looks like for Remerg.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: April 13-16 — Remerg, Connective Tissue 43 43 Hotlines: April 13-16 — Remerg, Connective Tissue full 9cc42a66-1797-4e46-a26a-a1d95a23672c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff5c2e85 Meet Darren Smith, the incoming Executive Director of Remerg. Listen along as Ryan Conarro and Seth Ready from Colorado Radio for Justice invite Darren to share a bit of his own story, as well as his vision for the future of Remerg, Colorado's reentry resource hub.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Meet Darren Smith, the incoming Executive Director of Remerg. Listen along as Ryan Conarro and Seth Ready from Colorado Radio for Justice invite Darren to share a bit of his own story, as well as his vision for the future of Remerg, Colorado's reentry resource hub.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Meet Darren Smith, the incoming Executive Director of Remerg. Listen along as Ryan Conarro and Seth Ready from Colorado Radio for Justice invite Darren to share a bit of his own story, as well as his vision for the future of Remerg, Colorado's reentry resource hub.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No BONUS — Hotlines Extended: Farewell Carol Peeples 42 42 BONUS — Hotlines Extended: Farewell Carol Peeples bonus 65b792ea-8514-4d22-a78d-9a690734c18b https://share.transistor.fm/s/95210e93 BONUS — Join Seth and Carol for the extended cut of this week's Hotlines.

In this bittersweet episode, Carol Peeples joins Seth Ready and Ryan Conarro in the CRJ studio to look back on the journey of Hotlines thus far. As Carol takes her next step into retirement, the team reminisces on the development of Remerg, the growth of reentry resources in the Colorado area, and how the production of Hotlines came to be. Tune in to hear about what's next for Remerg, and join us in celebrating Carol's retirement!

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> BONUS — Join Seth and Carol for the extended cut of this week's Hotlines.

In this bittersweet episode, Carol Peeples joins Seth Ready and Ryan Conarro in the CRJ studio to look back on the journey of Hotlines thus far. As Carol takes her next step into retirement, the team reminisces on the development of Remerg, the growth of reentry resources in the Colorado area, and how the production of Hotlines came to be. Tune in to hear about what's next for Remerg, and join us in celebrating Carol's retirement!

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:07:23 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 2645 BONUS — Join Seth and Carol for the extended cut of this week's Hotlines.

In this bittersweet episode, Carol Peeples joins Seth Ready and Ryan Conarro in the CRJ studio to look back on the journey of Hotlines thus far. As Carol takes her next step into retirement, the team reminisces on the development of Remerg, the growth of reentry resources in the Colorado area, and how the production of Hotlines came to be. Tune in to hear about what's next for Remerg, and join us in celebrating Carol's retirement!

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Mar 16-20 – Carol Peeples 41 41 Hotlines: Mar 16-20 – Carol Peeples full 4b0e5d6a-02e4-429d-842f-0299fbd532a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d521aae In this bittersweet episode, Carol Peeples joins Seth Ready and Ryan Conarro in the CRJ studio to look back on the journey of Hotlines thus far. As Carol takes her next step into retirement, the team reminisces on the development of Remerg, the growth of reentry resources in the Colorado area, and how the production of Hotlines came to be. Tune in to hear about what's next for Remerg, and join us in celebrating Carol's retirement!

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> In this bittersweet episode, Carol Peeples joins Seth Ready and Ryan Conarro in the CRJ studio to look back on the journey of Hotlines thus far. As Carol takes her next step into retirement, the team reminisces on the development of Remerg, the growth of reentry resources in the Colorado area, and how the production of Hotlines came to be. Tune in to hear about what's next for Remerg, and join us in celebrating Carol's retirement!

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 In this bittersweet episode, Carol Peeples joins Seth Ready and Ryan Conarro in the CRJ studio to look back on the journey of Hotlines thus far. As Carol takes her next step into retirement, the team reminisces on the development of Remerg, the growth of reentry resources in the Colorado area, and how the production of Hotlines came to be. Tune in to hear about what's next for Remerg, and join us in celebrating Carol's retirement!

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Mar 9-13 – LiveDifferent Recovery 40 40 Hotlines: Mar 9-13 – LiveDifferent Recovery full 6be1ca9e-a91e-4d68-9056-9294b2259df0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfd6c5d0 Experience freedom at LiveDifferent Recovery in a Recovery Community. LiveDifferent Recovery is an all pathways recovery program that provides a safe space for healing, connection, and self-discovery. Recovery Groups are held Friday evenings at CrossPurpose from 6:15pm - 8:15pm. In this episode, Jazmyn Gray, CrossPurpose graduate turned staff, explains the ins and outs of LiveDifferent Recovery.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Cross Purpose – https://www.crosspurpose.org/spiritual-development/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Experience freedom at LiveDifferent Recovery in a Recovery Community. LiveDifferent Recovery is an all pathways recovery program that provides a safe space for healing, connection, and self-discovery. Recovery Groups are held Friday evenings at CrossPurpose from 6:15pm - 8:15pm. In this episode, Jazmyn Gray, CrossPurpose graduate turned staff, explains the ins and outs of LiveDifferent Recovery.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Cross Purpose – https://www.crosspurpose.org/spiritual-development/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Experience freedom at LiveDifferent Recovery in a Recovery Community. LiveDifferent Recovery is an all pathways recovery program that provides a safe space for healing, connection, and self-discovery. Recovery Groups are held Friday evenings at CrossPurpose from 6:15pm - 8:15pm. In this episode, Jazmyn Gray, CrossPurpose graduate turned staff, explains the ins and outs of LiveDifferent Recovery.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Cross Purpose – https://www.crosspurpose.org/spiritual-development/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines Feb 23-27 - The Gathering Place 39 39 Hotlines Feb 23-27 - The Gathering Place full 4508cde1-fded-49c7-871b-043869e51042 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5dc35a26 In this episode of Hotlines, hosted by Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples and CRJ's Ryan Conarro, we meet Heather Beck and Christian Nesbitt from The Gathering Place (TGP) in Denver. TGP provides low-barrier, trauma-informed care to women, gender-diverse people, and children facing homelessness and instability. They address root causes of poverty, marginalization, and oppression, offering comprehensive services that guide members from crisis to stability. Beck and Nesbitt offer vivid glimpses of how TGP's space looks and feels; they articulate visions for long-term solutions to homelessness; and they share powerful glimpses of the "why" behind their work.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Gathering Place – https://tgpdenver.org/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> In this episode of Hotlines, hosted by Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples and CRJ's Ryan Conarro, we meet Heather Beck and Christian Nesbitt from The Gathering Place (TGP) in Denver. TGP provides low-barrier, trauma-informed care to women, gender-diverse people, and children facing homelessness and instability. They address root causes of poverty, marginalization, and oppression, offering comprehensive services that guide members from crisis to stability. Beck and Nesbitt offer vivid glimpses of how TGP's space looks and feels; they articulate visions for long-term solutions to homelessness; and they share powerful glimpses of the "why" behind their work.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Gathering Place – https://tgpdenver.org/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 900 In this episode of Hotlines, hosted by Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples and CRJ's Ryan Conarro, we meet Heather Beck and Christian Nesbitt from The Gathering Place (TGP) in Denver. TGP provides low-barrier, trauma-informed care to women, gender-diverse people, and children facing homelessness and instability. They address root causes of poverty, marginalization, and oppression, offering comprehensive services that guide members from crisis to stability. Beck and Nesbitt offer vivid glimpses of how TGP's space looks and feels; they articulate visions for long-term solutions to homelessness; and they share powerful glimpses of the "why" behind their work.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Gathering Place – https://tgpdenver.org/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Feb 9-13 – Center for Employment Opportunities 38 38 Hotlines: Feb 9-13 – Center for Employment Opportunities full 832568ec-294f-4496-a41f-0e80094e3c01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9351e3bc Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) offers individuals returning home from incarceration the ongoing support necessary to build career capital and financial stability. They believe that everyone, regardless of their past, deserves the chance to work toward a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. As the largest reentry employment provider in the country, CEO is using their scale, experience, and data – backed by participants’ feedback on what works – to change the way government invests in criminal justice and workforce development.


Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Center for Employment Opportunities – https://www.ceoworks.org/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) offers individuals returning home from incarceration the ongoing support necessary to build career capital and financial stability. They believe that everyone, regardless of their past, deserves the chance to work toward a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. As the largest reentry employment provider in the country, CEO is using their scale, experience, and data – backed by participants’ feedback on what works – to change the way government invests in criminal justice and workforce development.


Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Center for Employment Opportunities – https://www.ceoworks.org/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) offers individuals returning home from incarceration the ongoing support necessary to build career capital and financial stability. They believe that everyone, regardless of their past, deserves the chance to work toward a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. As the largest reentry employment provider in the country, CEO is using their scale, experience, and data – backed by participants’ feedback on what works – to change the way government invests in criminal justice and workforce development.


Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Center for Employment Opportunities – https://www.ceoworks.org/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Feb 2-6 – CrossPurpose 37 37 Hotlines: Feb 2-6 – CrossPurpose full 83e1e1c4-ca2e-4afe-8c94-b62d2b2e007d https://share.transistor.fm/s/60e892af This week Stephanie Hewitt, Director of Community Partners and Engagement from CrossPurpose, joins Seth Ready and Carol Peeples in the CRJ studio. CrossPurpose is a Denver-based non-profit organization working to abolish relational, economic, and spiritual poverty through career and community development.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

CrossPurpose – https://www.crosspurpose.org/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> This week Stephanie Hewitt, Director of Community Partners and Engagement from CrossPurpose, joins Seth Ready and Carol Peeples in the CRJ studio. CrossPurpose is a Denver-based non-profit organization working to abolish relational, economic, and spiritual poverty through career and community development.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

CrossPurpose – https://www.crosspurpose.org/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 This week Stephanie Hewitt, Director of Community Partners and Engagement from CrossPurpose, joins Seth Ready and Carol Peeples in the CRJ studio. CrossPurpose is a Denver-based non-profit organization working to abolish relational, economic, and spiritual poverty through career and community development.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

CrossPurpose – https://www.crosspurpose.org/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Jan 26-30 – Breakthrough 35 35 Hotlines: Jan 26-30 – Breakthrough full 9867d6d5-5f6f-4142-a294-117b1ac2c473 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb06180e Stacy Putka and Jason Hogan from Breakthrough join CRJ in studio to share how they empower individuals in the criminal legal system to achieve their highest potential through in-prison education, community reintegration, and professional development, breaking barriers and building skills for lifelong transformation.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Breakthrough Denver – https://www.breakthroughdenver.org/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Stacy Putka and Jason Hogan from Breakthrough join CRJ in studio to share how they empower individuals in the criminal legal system to achieve their highest potential through in-prison education, community reintegration, and professional development, breaking barriers and building skills for lifelong transformation.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Breakthrough Denver – https://www.breakthroughdenver.org/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Stacy Putka and Jason Hogan from Breakthrough join CRJ in studio to share how they empower individuals in the criminal legal system to achieve their highest potential through in-prison education, community reintegration, and professional development, breaking barriers and building skills for lifelong transformation.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Breakthrough Denver – https://www.breakthroughdenver.org/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Jan 19-23 – Dry Bones 36 36 Hotlines: Jan 19-23 – Dry Bones full fa52c0e1-2578-4ca1-8810-172fa2a8f150 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d4be3b6 Dry Bones Directors Matt Wallace and Robbie Goldman join us this week in the CRJ studio. Dry Bones is a long-standing community of support among Denver’s unhoused teens and young adults. They have the simple but radical belief that companionship itself can be profoundly transformative. So alongside helping to meet emotional, spiritual, and physical needs, their true work is practicing the way of Jesus through building ongoing relationships that remind the invisible among us of their immeasurable worth.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Dry Bones – https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Drybonesdenver
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Dry Bones Directors Matt Wallace and Robbie Goldman join us this week in the CRJ studio. Dry Bones is a long-standing community of support among Denver’s unhoused teens and young adults. They have the simple but radical belief that companionship itself can be profoundly transformative. So alongside helping to meet emotional, spiritual, and physical needs, their true work is practicing the way of Jesus through building ongoing relationships that remind the invisible among us of their immeasurable worth.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Dry Bones – https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Drybonesdenver
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 904 Dry Bones Directors Matt Wallace and Robbie Goldman join us this week in the CRJ studio. Dry Bones is a long-standing community of support among Denver’s unhoused teens and young adults. They have the simple but radical belief that companionship itself can be profoundly transformative. So alongside helping to meet emotional, spiritual, and physical needs, their true work is practicing the way of Jesus through building ongoing relationships that remind the invisible among us of their immeasurable worth.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Dry Bones – https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Drybonesdenver
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Jan 12-16 – R&R Head Labs 34 34 Hotlines: Jan 12-16 – R&R Head Labs full 43d29588-b0ce-441f-a151-502d5b22cd49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80199b09 R&R Head Labs is a purpose-driven barbershop employing justice-impacted expert barbers who are uniquely skilled in cutting all hair types and textures.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

R&R Head Labs – https://www.rrheadlabs.com/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> R&R Head Labs is a purpose-driven barbershop employing justice-impacted expert barbers who are uniquely skilled in cutting all hair types and textures.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

R&R Head Labs – https://www.rrheadlabs.com/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 R&R Head Labs is a purpose-driven barbershop employing justice-impacted expert barbers who are uniquely skilled in cutting all hair types and textures.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

R&R Head Labs – https://www.rrheadlabs.com/
Remerg – www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Jan 5-9 – The Empowerment Program 33 33 Hotlines: Jan 5-9 – The Empowerment Program full f18f1981-4bc1-4914-87c1-4353705d1c46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/337c404f The Empowerment Program is a licensed mental health and drug treatment program providing trauma-informed and gender-responsive outpatient services. They believe that participants benefit most from a holistic approach, where many types of treatments are available to meet individual needs. They meet people where they’re at, and encourage realistic options for reducing harm. Some of the harm reduction strategies used include HIV/HCV/STI testing, PrEP Navigation, sexual wellness, sharps disposal, Narcan for the community, and safer drug usage kits that reduce blood-borne pathogen transmission. Tune in to hear about this spirited work!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Empowerment Program - https://www.empowermentprogram.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> The Empowerment Program is a licensed mental health and drug treatment program providing trauma-informed and gender-responsive outpatient services. They believe that participants benefit most from a holistic approach, where many types of treatments are available to meet individual needs. They meet people where they’re at, and encourage realistic options for reducing harm. Some of the harm reduction strategies used include HIV/HCV/STI testing, PrEP Navigation, sexual wellness, sharps disposal, Narcan for the community, and safer drug usage kits that reduce blood-borne pathogen transmission. Tune in to hear about this spirited work!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Empowerment Program - https://www.empowermentprogram.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 The Empowerment Program is a licensed mental health and drug treatment program providing trauma-informed and gender-responsive outpatient services. They believe that participants benefit most from a holistic approach, where many types of treatments are available to meet individual needs. They meet people where they’re at, and encourage realistic options for reducing harm. Some of the harm reduction strategies used include HIV/HCV/STI testing, PrEP Navigation, sexual wellness, sharps disposal, Narcan for the community, and safer drug usage kits that reduce blood-borne pathogen transmission. Tune in to hear about this spirited work!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Empowerment Program - https://www.empowermentprogram.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Dec 15-19 – Hope Homes 32 32 Hotlines: Dec 15-19 – Hope Homes full 04fafe82-447a-48dd-8adf-f43cc716d0f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e975c344 This episode of Hotlines features Chris Meeks, the Founder of Hope Homes. Chris talks about his lived experience, and how that propelled him into the work that he now does up and down the Front Range.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Hope Homes - https://remerg.com/resources/hope-homes/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> This episode of Hotlines features Chris Meeks, the Founder of Hope Homes. Chris talks about his lived experience, and how that propelled him into the work that he now does up and down the Front Range.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Hope Homes - https://remerg.com/resources/hope-homes/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 This episode of Hotlines features Chris Meeks, the Founder of Hope Homes. Chris talks about his lived experience, and how that propelled him into the work that he now does up and down the Front Range.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Hope Homes - https://remerg.com/resources/hope-homes/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Dec 8-12 – Loaves and Fishes 31 31 Hotlines: Dec 8-12 – Loaves and Fishes full 9c2c27df-cb4f-4ae3-8b08-bd013d25dedd https://share.transistor.fm/s/4be0af6a This episode of Hotlines has virtual guests DeeDee Clement, Executive Director, and Jen Sawyer, WAGEES Director, from Loaves & Fishes of Canon City. They share the vast amount of services they offer to residents of Canon City and the surrounding area. They expand on how they have been a successful nonprofit in the region for over 40 years!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Loaves & Fishes - https://lfministries.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> This episode of Hotlines has virtual guests DeeDee Clement, Executive Director, and Jen Sawyer, WAGEES Director, from Loaves & Fishes of Canon City. They share the vast amount of services they offer to residents of Canon City and the surrounding area. They expand on how they have been a successful nonprofit in the region for over 40 years!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Loaves & Fishes - https://lfministries.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 This episode of Hotlines has virtual guests DeeDee Clement, Executive Director, and Jen Sawyer, WAGEES Director, from Loaves & Fishes of Canon City. They share the vast amount of services they offer to residents of Canon City and the surrounding area. They expand on how they have been a successful nonprofit in the region for over 40 years!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Loaves & Fishes - https://lfministries.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Dec 1-5 – Alternatives to Violence Project 30 30 Hotlines: Dec 1-5 – Alternatives to Violence Project full 1acffd8f-873a-4f52-bc45-059da24aad86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0ded95f Emerging from the Attica Prison riots in the 1970’s, The Alternatives To Violence Project now has an International reach. Hear how ATV is working for residents in 2 of Colorado's prisons, and beyond.


Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Alternatives to Violence Project - https://avpusa.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Emerging from the Attica Prison riots in the 1970’s, The Alternatives To Violence Project now has an International reach. Hear how ATV is working for residents in 2 of Colorado's prisons, and beyond.


Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Alternatives to Violence Project - https://avpusa.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Emerging from the Attica Prison riots in the 1970’s, The Alternatives To Violence Project now has an International reach. Hear how ATV is working for residents in 2 of Colorado's prisons, and beyond.


Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Alternatives to Violence Project - https://avpusa.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Nov 24-28 – A Future and A Hope 29 29 Hotlines: Nov 24-28 – A Future and A Hope full 9b23bab1-29e0-471f-88fa-8447705e2a1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/45937730 Longtime Reentry supporter, Marcia Hannah, of A Future and A Hope, Joins Seth Ready and Carol Peeples in the CRJ studio to talk about her housing opportunity for the previously incarcerated. Marcia highlights the success of her program, and how she helps residents transition back into the community.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

A Future and A Hope - https://remerg.com/resources/a-future-and-a-hope/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Longtime Reentry supporter, Marcia Hannah, of A Future and A Hope, Joins Seth Ready and Carol Peeples in the CRJ studio to talk about her housing opportunity for the previously incarcerated. Marcia highlights the success of her program, and how she helps residents transition back into the community.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

A Future and A Hope - https://remerg.com/resources/a-future-and-a-hope/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:35:27 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Longtime Reentry supporter, Marcia Hannah, of A Future and A Hope, Joins Seth Ready and Carol Peeples in the CRJ studio to talk about her housing opportunity for the previously incarcerated. Marcia highlights the success of her program, and how she helps residents transition back into the community.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

A Future and A Hope - https://remerg.com/resources/a-future-and-a-hope/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Nov 17-21 – Unbound Authors 28 28 Hotlines: Nov 17-21 – Unbound Authors full 4a8fd950-826e-4d2a-818c-b9a84afaceba https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab54a56f Tune in this week as previously incarcerated JoyBelle Phelan talks about going back into prisons across Colorado, and creating writing centers through the work of Unbound Authors. These centers allow inmates the opportunity to grow their writing skills and have their content shared with volunteers from the outside for feedback.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Unbound Authors - www.unboundauthors.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Tune in this week as previously incarcerated JoyBelle Phelan talks about going back into prisons across Colorado, and creating writing centers through the work of Unbound Authors. These centers allow inmates the opportunity to grow their writing skills and have their content shared with volunteers from the outside for feedback.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Unbound Authors - www.unboundauthors.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Tune in this week as previously incarcerated JoyBelle Phelan talks about going back into prisons across Colorado, and creating writing centers through the work of Unbound Authors. These centers allow inmates the opportunity to grow their writing skills and have their content shared with volunteers from the outside for feedback.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Unbound Authors - www.unboundauthors.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Nov 10-14 – The Realness Project 27 27 Hotlines: Nov 10-14 – The Realness Project full 5d81bd7d-c353-426c-8592-7415a8721706 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c9a967a This week, Laurie Lazar of The Realness Project joins CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg Director Carol Peeples to talk about the work her team is doing inside some of Colorado's prisons. She explains the A.R.T. of communication and how it helps people connect.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Realness Project - www.realnessproject.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> This week, Laurie Lazar of The Realness Project joins CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg Director Carol Peeples to talk about the work her team is doing inside some of Colorado's prisons. She explains the A.R.T. of communication and how it helps people connect.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Realness Project - www.realnessproject.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 903 This week, Laurie Lazar of The Realness Project joins CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg Director Carol Peeples to talk about the work her team is doing inside some of Colorado's prisons. She explains the A.R.T. of communication and how it helps people connect.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Realness Project - www.realnessproject.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Nov 3-7 – CCJRC Voices for Justice 26 26 Hotlines: Nov 3-7 – CCJRC Voices for Justice full 4a240c90-7279-444c-a8cb-02c8dbf91b8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/7adefcac This week, enjoy a special episode of Hotlines! CRJ’s Herbert Alexander attended the 16th annual Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition’s “Voices For Justice” Fundraiser and Award Ceremony. Listen in, as Herb Lex talks with attendees of the event, including CCJRC staffers, some previously incarcerated friends, award winner Jamie Ray, and much more!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition - www.ccjrc.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> This week, enjoy a special episode of Hotlines! CRJ’s Herbert Alexander attended the 16th annual Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition’s “Voices For Justice” Fundraiser and Award Ceremony. Listen in, as Herb Lex talks with attendees of the event, including CCJRC staffers, some previously incarcerated friends, award winner Jamie Ray, and much more!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition - www.ccjrc.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1584 This week, enjoy a special episode of Hotlines! CRJ’s Herbert Alexander attended the 16th annual Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition’s “Voices For Justice” Fundraiser and Award Ceremony. Listen in, as Herb Lex talks with attendees of the event, including CCJRC staffers, some previously incarcerated friends, award winner Jamie Ray, and much more!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition - www.ccjrc.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Oct 27-31 – REshape Minds 25 25 Hotlines: Oct 27-31 – REshape Minds full 50c58f22-d873-457d-9a37-6efad19f33a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d051f4e “Turning Bars Into Ladders”...That’s the motto at REshape Minds. Listen in as Founder Jamie Williams discusses the work that REshape is doing to combat recidivism in Colorado. She explains to CRJs Seth Ready and Remerg Director Carol Peeples how poetry has helped guide her journey. And make sure you listen to the episode in its entirety, as there just may be a bonus track!!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

REshape Minds - www.reshapeminds.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> “Turning Bars Into Ladders”...That’s the motto at REshape Minds. Listen in as Founder Jamie Williams discusses the work that REshape is doing to combat recidivism in Colorado. She explains to CRJs Seth Ready and Remerg Director Carol Peeples how poetry has helped guide her journey. And make sure you listen to the episode in its entirety, as there just may be a bonus track!!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

REshape Minds - www.reshapeminds.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 904 “Turning Bars Into Ladders”...That’s the motto at REshape Minds. Listen in as Founder Jamie Williams discusses the work that REshape is doing to combat recidivism in Colorado. She explains to CRJs Seth Ready and Remerg Director Carol Peeples how poetry has helped guide her journey. And make sure you listen to the episode in its entirety, as there just may be a bonus track!!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

REshape Minds - www.reshapeminds.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Oct 20-24 – The Reentry Initiative 24 24 Hotlines: Oct 20-24 – The Reentry Initiative full ff5edc9c-7ed1-45b4-8e53-87fbe23a70c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4487e1c The Reentry Initiative Executive Director Emily Kleeman, alongside Deputy Director Anita Lewis, talk about the work they are doing in the City of Longmont. Hear about Founder Deborah Simmons’ vision for TRI, and how they are continuing this work since Debs' unfortunate passing last year.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Reentry Initiative - www.reentryinitiative.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> The Reentry Initiative Executive Director Emily Kleeman, alongside Deputy Director Anita Lewis, talk about the work they are doing in the City of Longmont. Hear about Founder Deborah Simmons’ vision for TRI, and how they are continuing this work since Debs' unfortunate passing last year.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Reentry Initiative - www.reentryinitiative.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:03:58 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 The Reentry Initiative Executive Director Emily Kleeman, alongside Deputy Director Anita Lewis, talk about the work they are doing in the City of Longmont. Hear about Founder Deborah Simmons’ vision for TRI, and how they are continuing this work since Debs' unfortunate passing last year.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Reentry Initiative - www.reentryinitiative.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Oct 13-17 – Community Outreach Service Center 23 23 Hotlines: Oct 13-17 – Community Outreach Service Center full 596ff22b-9aeb-47ea-abe1-40e37d668530 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90f66b85 Eddie and Bob Woolford, of the Community Outreach Service Center, talk about their over 30 years of experience in the Colorado Re-entry world. Listen in to hear where they started, and where they are now!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Community Outreach Service Center - www.coscdenver.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Eddie and Bob Woolford, of the Community Outreach Service Center, talk about their over 30 years of experience in the Colorado Re-entry world. Listen in to hear where they started, and where they are now!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Community Outreach Service Center - www.coscdenver.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Eddie and Bob Woolford, of the Community Outreach Service Center, talk about their over 30 years of experience in the Colorado Re-entry world. Listen in to hear where they started, and where they are now!

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Community Outreach Service Center - www.coscdenver.org
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: Sept 22-26 – The Rock Found 22 22 Hotlines: Sept 22-26 – The Rock Found full 02b5cee5-191b-40a4-b14b-1db2d87dd3da https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae2fb3a8 Cheryl Polan is the founder of The Rock Found, a faith-based reentry organization that helps justice involved individuals seeking restoration and purpose. The Rock Found assists with job skills training, employment, transportation, and housing through individualized case management, and they work in partnership with The Latino Coalition for Community Leadership.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Rock Found - https://www.therockfound.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Cheryl Polan is the founder of The Rock Found, a faith-based reentry organization that helps justice involved individuals seeking restoration and purpose. The Rock Found assists with job skills training, employment, transportation, and housing through individualized case management, and they work in partnership with The Latino Coalition for Community Leadership.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Rock Found - https://www.therockfound.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:08:13 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 904 Cheryl Polan is the founder of The Rock Found, a faith-based reentry organization that helps justice involved individuals seeking restoration and purpose. The Rock Found assists with job skills training, employment, transportation, and housing through individualized case management, and they work in partnership with The Latino Coalition for Community Leadership.

Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Rock Found - https://www.therockfound.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: September 1-5, 2025 - My Father's House 21 21 Hotlines: September 1-5, 2025 - My Father's House full 3d593f0e-6edf-48b7-b60d-5a4bfd59c0c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c516d2cd My Father’s House Founder and CEO Jim Blum, alongside Director Ken Kavanaugh, shares the mission of My Father’s House: to provide transitional housing, job placement assistance, life-skills training, and a supportive community for men getting out of prison. Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

My Father's House - https://myfathershousedenver.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> My Father’s House Founder and CEO Jim Blum, alongside Director Ken Kavanaugh, shares the mission of My Father’s House: to provide transitional housing, job placement assistance, life-skills training, and a supportive community for men getting out of prison. Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

My Father's House - https://myfathershousedenver.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 My Father’s House Founder and CEO Jim Blum, alongside Director Ken Kavanaugh, shares the mission of My Father’s House: to provide transitional housing, job placement assistance, life-skills training, and a supportive community for men getting out of prison. Hotlines is hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg Executive Director Carol Peeples, and is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

My Father's House - https://myfathershousedenver.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: August 25-29, 2025 - The Reciprocity Collective 20 20 Hotlines: August 25-29, 2025 - The Reciprocity Collective full 9b93e2c3-6cc3-45ab-abb5-d7583446a19f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4d1cdad The Reciprocity Collective serves unhoused people in Colorado, including those impacted by the criminal-legal system. Staffer Mary Putman articulates how the Collective metaphorically wraps their arms around people in need, and supports them in finding the support they need.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Reciprocity Collective - https://www.thereciprocitycollective.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com


]]> The Reciprocity Collective serves unhoused people in Colorado, including those impacted by the criminal-legal system. Staffer Mary Putman articulates how the Collective metaphorically wraps their arms around people in need, and supports them in finding the support they need.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Reciprocity Collective - https://www.thereciprocitycollective.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com


]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:04:46 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 The Reciprocity Collective serves unhoused people in Colorado, including those impacted by the criminal-legal system. Staffer Mary Putman articulates how the Collective metaphorically wraps their arms around people in need, and supports them in finding the support they need.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Reciprocity Collective - https://www.thereciprocitycollective.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com


]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: August 18-22, 2025 - CU-Denver Prison Education Program 19 19 Hotlines: August 18-22, 2025 - CU-Denver Prison Education Program full ebc3af0e-f1f9-4584-be7e-b8f20ced5237 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c0d2c1d Dr. Stephen Hartnett, Director of the University of Colorado-Denver Prison Education Program (PEP), joins CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples in the CRJ studio, along with Sean Mueller, a previously incarcerated student of PEP. They discuss how PEP is creating a culture shift in Colorado prisons, and they articulate how their fight to end mass incarceration begins with the mindset that knowledge is power.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

University of Colorado-Denver Prison Education Program - https://clas.ucdenver.edu/communication/cu-denver-prison-education-program
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Dr. Stephen Hartnett, Director of the University of Colorado-Denver Prison Education Program (PEP), joins CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples in the CRJ studio, along with Sean Mueller, a previously incarcerated student of PEP. They discuss how PEP is creating a culture shift in Colorado prisons, and they articulate how their fight to end mass incarceration begins with the mindset that knowledge is power.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

University of Colorado-Denver Prison Education Program - https://clas.ucdenver.edu/communication/cu-denver-prison-education-program
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:39:31 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Dr. Stephen Hartnett, Director of the University of Colorado-Denver Prison Education Program (PEP), joins CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples in the CRJ studio, along with Sean Mueller, a previously incarcerated student of PEP. They discuss how PEP is creating a culture shift in Colorado prisons, and they articulate how their fight to end mass incarceration begins with the mindset that knowledge is power.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

University of Colorado-Denver Prison Education Program - https://clas.ucdenver.edu/communication/cu-denver-prison-education-program
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: August 11-15, 2025 - The Other Side Academy 18 18 Hotlines: August 11-15, 2025 - The Other Side Academy full 8d38ccda-a839-47cb-b235-ba95cd37419c https://share.transistor.fm/s/bae41645 The Other Side Academy (TOSA) is the featured guest on this week’s Hotlines, hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg’s Carol Peeples. Lola Strong walks us through the free, 30-month workforce development program that TOSA offers people in transition and recovery throughout Colorado. Keith Spencer from the TOSA team shares glimpses of his own journey, from homelessness and drug addiction, through changing his course through TOSA programs. Lola and Keith also highlight TOSA’s social enterprise businesses, The Other Side Movers and The Other Side Furniture Boutique in Denver.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Other Side Academy - https://www.theothersideacademy.com/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> The Other Side Academy (TOSA) is the featured guest on this week’s Hotlines, hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg’s Carol Peeples. Lola Strong walks us through the free, 30-month workforce development program that TOSA offers people in transition and recovery throughout Colorado. Keith Spencer from the TOSA team shares glimpses of his own journey, from homelessness and drug addiction, through changing his course through TOSA programs. Lola and Keith also highlight TOSA’s social enterprise businesses, The Other Side Movers and The Other Side Furniture Boutique in Denver.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Other Side Academy - https://www.theothersideacademy.com/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:03:04 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 The Other Side Academy (TOSA) is the featured guest on this week’s Hotlines, hosted by CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg’s Carol Peeples. Lola Strong walks us through the free, 30-month workforce development program that TOSA offers people in transition and recovery throughout Colorado. Keith Spencer from the TOSA team shares glimpses of his own journey, from homelessness and drug addiction, through changing his course through TOSA programs. Lola and Keith also highlight TOSA’s social enterprise businesses, The Other Side Movers and The Other Side Furniture Boutique in Denver.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Other Side Academy - https://www.theothersideacademy.com/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: August 4-8, 2025 - Mobarez Solutions 17 17 Hotlines: August 4-8, 2025 - Mobarez Solutions full 0690839e-8500-4d8f-a9c0-0ce101a59bec https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfeb69f6 The founder of Mobarez Solutions, Roohallah Mobarez, and his Director of Operations, Michael Poompan, join CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples in the CRJ studio to share about the sober living environments they oversee, providing housing and job support for people with sex offenses. They discuss some of the unique obstacles faced by people with these types of convictions, and how Mobarez Solutions is working to provide spaces of inclusion and growth.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Mobarez Solutions - https://www.mobarezsolutions.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> The founder of Mobarez Solutions, Roohallah Mobarez, and his Director of Operations, Michael Poompan, join CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples in the CRJ studio to share about the sober living environments they oversee, providing housing and job support for people with sex offenses. They discuss some of the unique obstacles faced by people with these types of convictions, and how Mobarez Solutions is working to provide spaces of inclusion and growth.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Mobarez Solutions - https://www.mobarezsolutions.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:24:10 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 The founder of Mobarez Solutions, Roohallah Mobarez, and his Director of Operations, Michael Poompan, join CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples in the CRJ studio to share about the sober living environments they oversee, providing housing and job support for people with sex offenses. They discuss some of the unique obstacles faced by people with these types of convictions, and how Mobarez Solutions is working to provide spaces of inclusion and growth.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Mobarez Solutions - https://www.mobarezsolutions.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: July 28-August 1, 2025 - Jobs of Hope 16 16 Hotlines: July 28-August 1, 2025 - Jobs of Hope full f475a8eb-217a-46a3-8da8-eee2e17132a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86b1c20c Dan Ordaz, Executive Director of Jobs of Hope, joins CRJ's Seth Ready and Carol Peeples of Remerg to talk about the 9-month reentry support program that ne and his team lead in Greeley, Colorado, as well as to illuminate their work supporting job seekers throughout Weld County.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Jobs of Hope - https://www.jobsofhope.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Dan Ordaz, Executive Director of Jobs of Hope, joins CRJ's Seth Ready and Carol Peeples of Remerg to talk about the 9-month reentry support program that ne and his team lead in Greeley, Colorado, as well as to illuminate their work supporting job seekers throughout Weld County.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Jobs of Hope - https://www.jobsofhope.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:33:11 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 904 Dan Ordaz, Executive Director of Jobs of Hope, joins CRJ's Seth Ready and Carol Peeples of Remerg to talk about the 9-month reentry support program that ne and his team lead in Greeley, Colorado, as well as to illuminate their work supporting job seekers throughout Weld County.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Jobs of Hope - https://www.jobsofhope.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: July 21-25, 2025 - FreeWorld 15 15 Hotlines: July 21-25, 2025 - FreeWorld full 96f2817e-2310-4124-ab95-f746d878216f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b081c90a This week, hosts Seth Ready from CRJ and Carol Peeples from Remerg interview team members from the national organization FreeWorld: Jeff Lee and Bob Eisenman. Lee, who joins from Kansas City, and Eisenman, from Denver, explain how FreeWorld supports people with criminal histories as they build successful careers in the trucking industry both in Colorado and beyond, as well as providing assistance in obtaining important documents.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

FreeWorld - https://freeworld.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com


]]> This week, hosts Seth Ready from CRJ and Carol Peeples from Remerg interview team members from the national organization FreeWorld: Jeff Lee and Bob Eisenman. Lee, who joins from Kansas City, and Eisenman, from Denver, explain how FreeWorld supports people with criminal histories as they build successful careers in the trucking industry both in Colorado and beyond, as well as providing assistance in obtaining important documents.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

FreeWorld - https://freeworld.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com


]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 This week, hosts Seth Ready from CRJ and Carol Peeples from Remerg interview team members from the national organization FreeWorld: Jeff Lee and Bob Eisenman. Lee, who joins from Kansas City, and Eisenman, from Denver, explain how FreeWorld supports people with criminal histories as they build successful careers in the trucking industry both in Colorado and beyond, as well as providing assistance in obtaining important documents.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

FreeWorld - https://freeworld.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com


]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: July 14-18, 2025 - Thrive 14 14 Hotlines: July 14-18, 2025 - Thrive full 3113be7f-fbbd-4d58-85b4-3fb96ccfbe3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7cd3f7a This week, Program Coordinator Angela Martinez from Thrive joins CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg’s Carol Peeples in the studio. Angela explains how Thrive helps people get prepared for employment through training and coaching, especially those facing barriers.Thrive is a no-cost opportunity for low-income individuals, or for those in re-entry or recovery.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Thrive - https://thrivecolorado.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> This week, Program Coordinator Angela Martinez from Thrive joins CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg’s Carol Peeples in the studio. Angela explains how Thrive helps people get prepared for employment through training and coaching, especially those facing barriers.Thrive is a no-cost opportunity for low-income individuals, or for those in re-entry or recovery.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Thrive - https://thrivecolorado.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:36:22 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 This week, Program Coordinator Angela Martinez from Thrive joins CRJ’s Seth Ready and Remerg’s Carol Peeples in the studio. Angela explains how Thrive helps people get prepared for employment through training and coaching, especially those facing barriers.Thrive is a no-cost opportunity for low-income individuals, or for those in re-entry or recovery.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Thrive - https://thrivecolorado.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: July 7-11, 2025 - KeHE Distributors 13 13 Hotlines: July 7-11, 2025 - KeHE Distributors full 2c9b5edf-3f8b-405e-8cba-e6f669b8fceb https://share.transistor.fm/s/501e8e80 Harris Rollinger of KeHE Distributors discusses fair chance employment, and how people impacted by the criminal-legal system can find and keep jobs here in Colorado and beyond. Rollinger is joined in conversation with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

KeHE Distributors - https://www.kehe.com/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Harris Rollinger of KeHE Distributors discusses fair chance employment, and how people impacted by the criminal-legal system can find and keep jobs here in Colorado and beyond. Rollinger is joined in conversation with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

KeHE Distributors - https://www.kehe.com/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:19:11 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Harris Rollinger of KeHE Distributors discusses fair chance employment, and how people impacted by the criminal-legal system can find and keep jobs here in Colorado and beyond. Rollinger is joined in conversation with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

KeHE Distributors - https://www.kehe.com/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: June 30-July 4, 2025 - Hazelbrook Recovery & Sober Living 12 12 Hotlines: June 30-July 4, 2025 - Hazelbrook Recovery & Sober Living full e7f5871a-f5d0-4783-9e0d-ef95497be686 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50d4d1d5 Geno Shvedov, founder of Hazelbrook Recovery & Sober Living, and John Klinghammer, Community Impact Director, explain how Hazelbrook builds community by offering safe and sober housing for the previously incarcerated, in a conversation with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Hazelbrook Community Center - https://hazelbrookcommunity.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Geno Shvedov, founder of Hazelbrook Recovery & Sober Living, and John Klinghammer, Community Impact Director, explain how Hazelbrook builds community by offering safe and sober housing for the previously incarcerated, in a conversation with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Hazelbrook Community Center - https://hazelbrookcommunity.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:45:42 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 903 Geno Shvedov, founder of Hazelbrook Recovery & Sober Living, and John Klinghammer, Community Impact Director, explain how Hazelbrook builds community by offering safe and sober housing for the previously incarcerated, in a conversation with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Hazelbrook Community Center - https://hazelbrookcommunity.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: June 23-27, 2025 - Mile High Workshop 11 11 Hotlines: June 23-27, 2025 - Mile High Workshop full 10cd8fec-6afa-4c0a-aeec-afb05aee025f https://share.transistor.fm/s/391f65e0 Staff from the Mile High Workshop share with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples about their service as an employment and job training program for those facing barriers to work. The Mile High Workshop assembles and manufactures products in order to create work opportunities. 

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Mile High Workshop - https://www.milehighworkshop.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Staff from the Mile High Workshop share with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples about their service as an employment and job training program for those facing barriers to work. The Mile High Workshop assembles and manufactures products in order to create work opportunities. 

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Mile High Workshop - https://www.milehighworkshop.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:59:16 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 903 Staff from the Mile High Workshop share with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples about their service as an employment and job training program for those facing barriers to work. The Mile High Workshop assembles and manufactures products in order to create work opportunities. 

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Mile High Workshop - https://www.milehighworkshop.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: June 16-20 - The Don't Look Back Center 10 10 Hotlines: June 16-20 - The Don't Look Back Center full 642dc422-a7ec-4ca5-9034-dfbdc559eec3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6237bafc Listen in as Corinthiah Brown, founder of The Don’t Look Back Center, talks with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples about her work with women, including trans women, in the reentry and addiction recovery. And there's more: The Don’t Look Back Center also provides services for men.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Don't Look Back Center - https://thedontlookbackcenter.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Listen in as Corinthiah Brown, founder of The Don’t Look Back Center, talks with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples about her work with women, including trans women, in the reentry and addiction recovery. And there's more: The Don’t Look Back Center also provides services for men.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Don't Look Back Center - https://thedontlookbackcenter.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:37:26 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Listen in as Corinthiah Brown, founder of The Don’t Look Back Center, talks with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples about her work with women, including trans women, in the reentry and addiction recovery. And there's more: The Don’t Look Back Center also provides services for men.

Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Don't Look Back Center - https://thedontlookbackcenter.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: June 9-13 - Tribe Recovery Homes 9 9 Hotlines: June 9-13 - Tribe Recovery Homes full 70bb3513-5147-4575-9aa8-0a71004c6488 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f73b0949 Thomas Hernandez from Tribe Recovery Homes shares the work of Tribe, as well as a glimpse of his personal journey, with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples. Tribe provides substance recovery services, employment support, and more, in Denver, Boulder, and Las Vegas.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Tribe Recovery Homes - https://www.triberecoveryhomes.com/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Thomas Hernandez from Tribe Recovery Homes shares the work of Tribe, as well as a glimpse of his personal journey, with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples. Tribe provides substance recovery services, employment support, and more, in Denver, Boulder, and Las Vegas.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Tribe Recovery Homes - https://www.triberecoveryhomes.com/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:33:46 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Thomas Hernandez from Tribe Recovery Homes shares the work of Tribe, as well as a glimpse of his personal journey, with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples. Tribe provides substance recovery services, employment support, and more, in Denver, Boulder, and Las Vegas.


Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Tribe Recovery Homes - https://www.triberecoveryhomes.com/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: June 2-6, 2025 - Doing His Time 8 8 Hotlines: June 2-6, 2025 - Doing His Time full 8f018450-91ff-40cb-b272-4f32f6f6b76d https://share.transistor.fm/s/50e858c6 Meet Chris Mays, director of Doing His Time, an organization that provides ministry in Colorado prisons as well as reentry support for those getting out. Doing His Time is a faith-based organization; however, all participants are welcome, no matter their faith perspective. In a conversation with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples, Chris shares his own journey of 31 years of incarceration, as well as details about the 72 Hour Fund, a critical program offering of Doing His Time. Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Doing His Time - www.doinghistime.org
72 Hour Fund Colorado - www.doinghistime.org/72-hour-fund
Remerg - www.remerg.com


]]> Meet Chris Mays, director of Doing His Time, an organization that provides ministry in Colorado prisons as well as reentry support for those getting out. Doing His Time is a faith-based organization; however, all participants are welcome, no matter their faith perspective. In a conversation with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples, Chris shares his own journey of 31 years of incarceration, as well as details about the 72 Hour Fund, a critical program offering of Doing His Time. Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Doing His Time - www.doinghistime.org
72 Hour Fund Colorado - www.doinghistime.org/72-hour-fund
Remerg - www.remerg.com


]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:59:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 906 Meet Chris Mays, director of Doing His Time, an organization that provides ministry in Colorado prisons as well as reentry support for those getting out. Doing His Time is a faith-based organization; however, all participants are welcome, no matter their faith perspective. In a conversation with CRJ's Seth Ready and Remerg's Carol Peeples, Chris shares his own journey of 31 years of incarceration, as well as details about the 72 Hour Fund, a critical program offering of Doing His Time. Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Doing His Time - www.doinghistime.org
72 Hour Fund Colorado - www.doinghistime.org/72-hour-fund
Remerg - www.remerg.com


]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: May 26-30, 2025 - The Road Called STRATE 7 7 Hotlines: May 26-30, 2025 - The Road Called STRATE full a5f8dee8-a2fc-4b59-aa54-def448e8ed86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20ac3c7b Seth Ready from Colorado Radio for Justice and Carol Peeples from Remerg talk reentry with Michelle Sykes and James Thomas, whose organization is called The Road Called STRATE. Both Sykes and Thomas are previously incarcerated in the Colorado Department of Corrections. Thomas shares how vision for The Road called STRATE took shape, and how he and Sykes turned that dream into a reality. Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Road Called STRATE - https://www.theroadcalledstrate.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com



]]> Seth Ready from Colorado Radio for Justice and Carol Peeples from Remerg talk reentry with Michelle Sykes and James Thomas, whose organization is called The Road Called STRATE. Both Sykes and Thomas are previously incarcerated in the Colorado Department of Corrections. Thomas shares how vision for The Road called STRATE took shape, and how he and Sykes turned that dream into a reality. Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Road Called STRATE - https://www.theroadcalledstrate.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com



]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 09:00:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Seth Ready from Colorado Radio for Justice and Carol Peeples from Remerg talk reentry with Michelle Sykes and James Thomas, whose organization is called The Road Called STRATE. Both Sykes and Thomas are previously incarcerated in the Colorado Department of Corrections. Thomas shares how vision for The Road called STRATE took shape, and how he and Sykes turned that dream into a reality. Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Road Called STRATE - https://www.theroadcalledstrate.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com



]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: May 19-23, 2025 - Gateway 6 6 Hotlines: May 19-23, 2025 - Gateway full 8e3d2b73-45ff-4783-8a86-9aa8da1ae847 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae38dfd3 This week, Cathy Lachman and Karen Rodriguez sit down with CRJ host and producer Seth Ready and collaborator Carol Peeples, Director of Remerg, to share about The Gateway Program at Red Rocks Community College. Gateway is a support program for system-impacted students and others, to receive a 2-year college degree. Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Gateway at Red Rocks Community College - https://www.rrcc.edu/gateway
Remerg - www.remerg.com


]]> This week, Cathy Lachman and Karen Rodriguez sit down with CRJ host and producer Seth Ready and collaborator Carol Peeples, Director of Remerg, to share about The Gateway Program at Red Rocks Community College. Gateway is a support program for system-impacted students and others, to receive a 2-year college degree. Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Gateway at Red Rocks Community College - https://www.rrcc.edu/gateway
Remerg - www.remerg.com


]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 This week, Cathy Lachman and Karen Rodriguez sit down with CRJ host and producer Seth Ready and collaborator Carol Peeples, Director of Remerg, to share about The Gateway Program at Red Rocks Community College. Gateway is a support program for system-impacted students and others, to receive a 2-year college degree. Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Gateway at Red Rocks Community College - https://www.rrcc.edu/gateway
Remerg - www.remerg.com


]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: May 12-16, 2025 - Keyheart Training 5 5 Hotlines: May 12-16, 2025 - Keyheart Training full d4919571-3dbf-4fdf-87f4-304aa5284805 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8410418 This week, Teri Marquantte and Cathy Blair sit down with CRJ host and producer Seth Ready and collaborator Carol Peeples, Director of Remerg. Teri and Cathy are part of Keyheart Training; they provide education and advocacy for people seeking housing in Colorado. This episode is a crash course from some of Colorado's experts in best practices for applying for, and getting accepted for, supportive housing options. Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Ananeo - https://keyhearttraining.com/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> This week, Teri Marquantte and Cathy Blair sit down with CRJ host and producer Seth Ready and collaborator Carol Peeples, Director of Remerg. Teri and Cathy are part of Keyheart Training; they provide education and advocacy for people seeking housing in Colorado. This episode is a crash course from some of Colorado's experts in best practices for applying for, and getting accepted for, supportive housing options. Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Ananeo - https://keyhearttraining.com/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 00:37:49 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 903 This week, Teri Marquantte and Cathy Blair sit down with CRJ host and producer Seth Ready and collaborator Carol Peeples, Director of Remerg. Teri and Cathy are part of Keyheart Training; they provide education and advocacy for people seeking housing in Colorado. This episode is a crash course from some of Colorado's experts in best practices for applying for, and getting accepted for, supportive housing options. Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Ananeo - https://keyhearttraining.com/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: May 5-9, 2025 - Ananeo 4 4 Hotlines: May 5-9, 2025 - Ananeo full fd539677-3958-4d54-860a-81c3a3dbca79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16081db8 Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this week's Hotlines, CRJ host and producer Seth Ready and collaborator Carol Peeples, Director of Remerg, are joined in the studio by Luke Gregory from Ananeo, an organization that offers supportive housing options and recovery case management across Colorado. www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Ananeo - https://www.ananeo.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this week's Hotlines, CRJ host and producer Seth Ready and collaborator Carol Peeples, Director of Remerg, are joined in the studio by Luke Gregory from Ananeo, an organization that offers supportive housing options and recovery case management across Colorado. www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Ananeo - https://www.ananeo.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 09:00:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 905 Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this week's Hotlines, CRJ host and producer Seth Ready and collaborator Carol Peeples, Director of Remerg, are joined in the studio by Luke Gregory from Ananeo, an organization that offers supportive housing options and recovery case management across Colorado. www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Ananeo - https://www.ananeo.org/
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: April 28-May 2, 2025 - Esquared 3 3 Hotlines: April 28-May 2, 2025 - Esquared full 25c3049c-458d-4aec-8e19-9b508b5f25ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/4181a2c8 Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this week's Hotlines, CRJ host and producer Seth Ready and collaborator Carol Peeples, Director of Remerg, invite Cordelia Randall into the studio from Esquared, Denver's Center for the Development of Economic Equity. www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Esquared - https://esquaredworks.com
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this week's Hotlines, CRJ host and producer Seth Ready and collaborator Carol Peeples, Director of Remerg, invite Cordelia Randall into the studio from Esquared, Denver's Center for the Development of Economic Equity. www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Esquared - https://esquaredworks.com
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0600 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 904 Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this week's Hotlines, CRJ host and producer Seth Ready and collaborator Carol Peeples, Director of Remerg, invite Cordelia Randall into the studio from Esquared, Denver's Center for the Development of Economic Equity. www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Esquared - https://esquaredworks.com
Remerg - www.remerg.com

]]> reentry, criminal justice, reform, colorado, system impact No Hotlines: April 21-25, 2025 - Housing 2 2 Hotlines: April 21-25, 2025 - Housing full 736fc6a0-8e76-4f8f-be32-64f1c6fc4732 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7e3829a Hotlines is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this week's Hotlines, CRJ host and producer Seth Ready invites Carol Peeples, Executive Director of Remerg, into the studio, and she gives the scoop on transitional housing opportunities and processes in Colorado. www.radioforjustice.org

Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Remerg - www.remerg.com
Oxford House Colorado - www.oxfordhouseco.org
Oxford Vacancies - www.oxfordvacancies.com

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Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Remerg - www.remerg.com
Oxford House Colorado - www.oxfordhouseco.org
Oxford Vacancies - www.oxfordvacancies.com

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Sites & resources mentioned in this episode include:

Remerg - www.remerg.com
Oxford House Colorado - www.oxfordhouseco.org
Oxford Vacancies - www.oxfordvacancies.com

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