The following persons are nominated for the KCADP Board election which will take place on November 11, 2023. Chair: Donna Schneweis Secretary: Pastor Willmar Harder Board of Directors: 2 year terms: Sam Allison-Natale Sr. Therese Bangert Diane Garlock Lara Giordano Michael Poage Chris Pumpelly Al Terwelp One year terms: Bria Nelson Erin … [Read more...] about Nominee Slate Announced!
KCADP Member News
“Confronting Crime: Open Discussions on Public Safety and Capital Punishment”
Register today for "Confronting Crime: Open Discussions on Public Safety and Capital Punishment”. This is KCADP's Annual Meeting and Abolition Conference. The location will be FireWorx, 500 S. Topeka St, Wichita, KS. Date is November 11th, 2023. Time 1 to 3 p.m. Speakers: Demetrius Minor of Conservatives Concerned About the … [Read more...] about “Confronting Crime: Open Discussions on Public Safety and Capital Punishment”
Reexamining Justice: How Restorative Principles Can End the Death Penalty in Kansas
Speakers are Todd Lehman and Celeste Dixon. Mr. Lehman is the Executive Director of Offender Victim Ministries of Kansas. Ms. Dixon is a Kansas resident whose mother Marguerite was murdered in Texas. The person charged with the murder was convicted and sentenced to death and ultimately executed. Our panelists for this event will explore the … [Read more...] about Reexamining Justice: How Restorative Principles Can End the Death Penalty in Kansas
KCADP Address Stays the Same…for now at least!
As noted in our newsletter, KCADP is one of the many individuals and groups affected by the temporary closure of the downtown Topeka post office on May 27th. The Post Office staff indicate that for now the KCADP address will stay the same (PO Box 2065, Topeka, Kansas 66601). There is mention of an upcoming meeting to discuss plans and get community feedback. If that leads … [Read more...] about KCADP Address Stays the Same…for now at least!
Tree of Healing
Our Response to Murder: Revenge? Or Support and Healing? In the 1994 Kansas legislative session, the question again arose – what should be the response to the most serious form of murder? Prison or execution? In response, Bill Lucero, KCADP founder and murder victim family member, told the House Federal and State Affairs Committee, “The death penalty … [Read more...] about Tree of Healing