Dear Friends, During this holiday season, we send you this message of thanks and cheer. Your gifts of your time, your devotion and commitment and your financial support have made a real difference in our push to repeal the death penalty. As you draw near to friends and family, as you reflect on holidays past and look forward to 2016, remember that your contributions to … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays!
Updates
KCADP is gearing up -Stay Tuned!
We here at KCADP are gearing up for busy fall! Make sure you stay tuned! Details are coming soon about the multiple events we will be holding across the entire state this fall! Do you want KCADP to come to your area? Just contact us here and we will help plan your local event! KCADP is getting a new look and we are … [Read more...] about KCADP is gearing up -Stay Tuned!
The Legislative Session isn't over yet – We must stay vigilant!
We are in the final stages of the 2014 Legislative Session and we here at KCADP have spent the bulk of our time fighting against a poorly thought-out bill -- Senate Substitute for House Bill 2389. This bill intended to accelerate the death penalty execution process. Its own process through the legislature involved a "gut-and-go" maneuver where the language from an … [Read more...] about The Legislative Session isn't over yet – We must stay vigilant!
KCADP is Springing into Action!
Check out our Spring Newsletter to see what we have been up to! Mary Sloan, Executive Director, will give you an update on this year’s legislative session. Donna Schneweis, Board Chair, reflects on the reality of sending innocent people to prison and death row. We share the stories of a few innocent men, all spent years in prison, some spent time on death row, and all … [Read more...] about KCADP is Springing into Action!
Advocate Update for HB 2389
Thank you all so much for your strong advocacy against Senate Substitute for HB 2389! As a result of many calls for the House to have its voice heard on this very important issue, here’s what happened Saturday: A motion by Representative Rubin to adopt the Conference Committee report to "agree to disagree" on HB 2389 did NOT prevail, … [Read more...] about Advocate Update for HB 2389