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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.
Reprise of Veteran’s Court Show fro 2011
We replay an interview host Melvin Merritt conducted in December of 2011 with George Johnson about Kansas City’s Veterans Court. He talks about the purpose of the court, programs and assistance offered as a divergence for incarceration.
ACLU Releases A Know Your Rights App for Android
Host Jessica Thomas talks with of the Missouri ACLU about their new Android App.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri launched a smart phone app called the ACLU of Missouri Mobile Justice app — an empowerment tool for those who feel their civil rights are being violated by law enforcement officers.
The Android app, which can be downloaded for free through the ACLU of Missouri website, has three main functions and Know Your Rights information. Record allows citizens to capture exchanges between police officers and themselves or other community members in audio and video files that are automatically sent to the ACLU of Missouri. Witness sends out an alert when someone is stopped by police so that community members can move toward the location and document the interaction. Report gives the app user the option to complete an incident report and send it directly to the ACLU of Missouri for review. Know Your Rights provides an overview of what rights protect you when you are stopped by law enforcement officers.
For More information you can contact:
Sarah K. Rossi, Director of Advocacy and Policy
ACLU of Missouri
http://www.aclu-mo.org/your-rights/mobile-justice/
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The JoJR Calendar for November 17th
Missouri State Representative Brandon Ellington is holding his 3rd Annual Local Celebrity Charity Basketball Game to Feed the Homeless, Wednesday, November 19th, at the De Lasalle Education Center, 3737 Troost Ave, KCMO. Pregame activities are from 5-6 pm and the game is from 6-7:30 pm. Admission is 4 canned goods, a Turkey, or lightly used coats, hats, gloves or childrens toys.
The donations gathered at the Game will be shared with those in need at the Voices Of The People, 8th Annual, Community Thanksgiving Dinner to be held at the Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Emmanuel Cleaver II Blvd, KCMO, on Wednesday, November 26th with dinner served from 4-6 pm.
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Senator Claire McCaskill urges veterans across Missouri to make their voices heard by participating in her “secret shopper” program that allows them to share timely, confidential feedback about their VA health care visits, and helps strengthen oversight and accountability for VA health care facilities. If you or a veteran you know would like to participate in the Veterans’ Customer Satisfaction Program, visit The Senator’s website McCaskill.senate.gov/VCSP and complete the confidential survey. Responses can be submitted after each health care visit.
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The First Statewide Missouri Recovery Support Conference, December 8 & 9, Will be held at the University of Central Missouri, Elliott Union, Warrensburg, Missouri. This two-day conference is being sponsored by the Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral Health, and an alliance of grassroots, faith-based and community-based organizations that are providing recovery supports in Missouri. For more information contact Missouri Recovery Network at www.morecovery.org or call them at 573-634-1029.
