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Jaws of Justice Radio
It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system.
HahnScratch – A New Blog Looks Behind The Bars
Sometimes the internet serves up something really interesting and….well human. Such is the case when I came across a blog called HahnScratch, that details life for one person behind bars. It is the creative outlet for Matthew Hahn, a man that has seen some rough times, paid for his mistakes and even thrived despite having a stain on his record. Matthew had luck on his side when he was able to plea bargain a third strike into 13 years and he then went on to make the most of his time in prison.
Host Jeff Humfeld speaks with Matthew Hahn about his time in prison in California and the blog he is writing about his experiences while incarcerated. Matthew spoke to his acceptance of prison as his home and how that approach aided him in making the most out of the education he received there.
HahScratch Blog – https://hahnscratch.com/
Developing Effective Programs To Reduce Recidivism
A lot had changed in programs and approaches to guiding inmates and the formerly incarcerated through programs to help them reenter and thrive in society. It is more than finding a job and a place to live.
Host Margot Patterson to Alex Holsinger, a professor of criminology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, about his research on the risks of recidivism and what those leaving prison need to successfully re-enter society. Professor Holsinger works with state and local agencies to develop effective treatment programs for offenders re-entering society.
JoJR Calendar
The Youth Ambassadors summer job program is now taking applications. Youth Ambassadors is an educational not-for-profit employment program designed to empower undeserved youth with the knowledge that they as teenagers have a vital voice. For more information about the application process contact Paige at 913-953-1683.
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The proposed demolition of the former Nuclear Weapons Plant on Bannister road has raised concerns of contamination at the site being spread in the surrounding area and into the Blue River. Many former workers and neighborhood residents have been asking to have their concerns heard and now the first of a series of meetings is scheduled for Tuesday April 11th, 6 pm at Center High School, 8715 Holmes Rd in KCMO.
