Certificates of Completion

Prison Arts Initiative by University of Denver

Creative Writing by Mark S. Ellis, Ph. D

University of Denver – Introduction to Art Making Practices

God Behind Bars Groups Program Certificate

How “To Protect and Serve” has been rejected and replaced with “Serving our Communities as our Families”

Policing after Town of Castle Rock v. Gonzalesz, 545 US 748 (2005)

There were times when the creed “To Protect and Serve” blanketed communities with a sense of safety, and security. Later however, that creed turned into a motto emblazoned on the doors and fenders of police patrol cars, seemingly advertising the concept that the police would “protect” and “serve” the community selflessly, and honorably.

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American Cowardice | Atlantic Magazine, March 2024

2012 Address – Neil Gaiman

… I recently bought a book… titled “Make Good Art” by Neil Gaiman, who wrote the movie “Coraline.” I think it might resonate with you as well.
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Neil Gaiman Addresses the University of the Arts Class of 2012

Creative Writing – “The Leprechaun”

Note to reader: The events detailed in this short work of non-fiction are supported by records available through the Colorado Open Records Act; including El Paso County Jail’s records; security camera videos, and LeChiffre’s Grievance filed through the Jail’s internal email system.
… Notably, El Paso County Attorney Steven Martyn… admitted as true the facts alleged in LeChiffre v. Gillespie

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