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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.
Reentry In Kansas City: An Update
Host Craig Lubow talks with Ron Smith Program Director of Second Change Reentry Program as well as Brittany Peterson and Addie Vobach, Resource Specialists and Client Advocates.
Second Chance identified a need to create collaboration among all locally operating corrections systems and non-profit agencies and the Kansas City Metropolitan Reentry Coalition was born in January of 2009. This coalition, with well over 100 organizational members, has worked systematically to remove barriers with activities such as educating the small business community about benefits of hiring former offenders, educating landlords about public policies and opportunities to rent responsibly to the population, and addressing issues like revising the liquor license city ordinance, with KCMO City Council, that would allow some former offenders the ability to hire some people with felonies. The approach of working with those who are determined most likely to return to criminal activity is one that has been implemented in Kansas, based on research guided practices, and is already demonstrating effectiveness in reducing Kansas recidivism rates.
Program Director, Ron Smith – [email protected]
Addie Vobach – [email protected]
Brittany Peterson – [email protected]
Second Chance Office
2700 E. 18th St., Room 207
Kansas City, MO 64127
816-231-0450
http://161.58.125.114/main9.htm
Can Murder Be Forgiven? Can A Murderer Be Reclaimed?
Today host Jeff Humfeld speaks with Attorney Elizabeth Unger Carlyle about the case of Leon Taylor, why the courts stopped his scheduled execution and why he is now again scheduled to be executed November 19th. We will also talk about whether the system is unable to reliably find guilt without a doubt and if its failings make a case for the elimination of the death penalty.
Leon Taylor was convicted of the murder of gas station attendant, Robert Newton and the attempted murder of his step daughter in 1994. Since his conviction Leon has turned to Christianity, has become a force for peace within the corrections system and his letter of remorse has prompted the widow of his victim to forgive him.
Attorney Elizabeth Unger Carlyle
6320 Brookside Plaza #516
Kansas City, MO 64113
816-525-6540
[email protected]
*Please note that email is not a secure way to send sensitive legal information.
**If you want to find out more and talk with Elizabeth Unger Carlyle you can attend the screening of Potosi: God On Death Row The film features Leon Taylor who is scheduled to be executed on November 19th and also features important thoughts from the family of his victim.
The event is being co-hosted by the Kansas City chapter of the NAACP and Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church who will host the screening Thursday November 13th, 7pm at the church at 2310 Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO.
Calendar For The Week Of November 10th 2014
To Legalize or Not To Legalize, a public forum sponsored by Show Me Cannabis will be Wednesday November 12th from 6-8 pm at the Mary L. Kelly Center, 2803 E 51st Street, KCMO. Speakers will include Missouri State Representative Brandon Ellington, Former ACLU Executive Director, Ira Glasser and Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Executive Director, Neill Franklin. You can join the discussion about medical and recreational use as well as the commercial and tax potential of legalization. For more information you can email Amber Langston, [email protected]
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The Greater Kansas City Reentry Team, Quarterly Meeting will be Thursday November 13th, 9-11 AM, at Pioneer Campus Auditorium, 2700 E 18th Street, KCMO. The Guest Speaker will be Stan Pope of Narcotics Anonymus. This presentation is important because over 50% of U.S. prisoners are in custody for drug related offenses and over 80% of persons returning to prison require substance abuse treatment. A media presentation will be followed by panel discussion of Narcotics Anonymus clients and “returning citizens” will be followed by a Question and Answer session.
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On October 30th Kansas City Power and Light filed a rate case with the Missouri Public Service Commission asking to raise their revenues by almost $121 million dollars a year. This increase would amount to approximtely $14 a month for the average household. You have until Thursday November 20th to comment on this proposed rate hike.
Individuals wishing to comment should contact the Office of the Public Council at 866-922-2959 or by email [email protected] they are there to advocate for you with the Public Service Commission.
You can also contact the Public Service Commission directly at 800-392-4211 or by email at [email protected]
