On Thursday, a bill to repeal the death penalty and replace it with life without parole was introduced into the Kansas House of Representatives. The bill, HB 2397, also establishes a fund to help the families of murder victims and provide for mental health services by redirecting savings that will come from abolishing the death penalty. A … [Read more...] about Abolition Bills Introduced in Kansas Legislature
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Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Megan Jennifer Cramer
Megan Jennifer Cramer was a poet, writer, attorney, social activist, and staff person at JJ's Restaurant in Kansas City. She was killed earlier this week by the explosion and fire that was caused by a gas leak. Megan received her undergraduate and Law degrees from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. She spent many hours as a law student at the Center for the Study … [Read more...] about Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Megan Jennifer Cramer
Kansas Op-Ed: Neely Goen, Daughter of Murder Victim, Opposes Death Penalty
Neely Goen never met her father. His name was Conroy O’Brien, and he was a Kansas state trooper who was murdered in the line of duty. Neely told her story, and how she came to oppose the death penalty, in an op-ed to the Wichita Eagle published today. Neely wrote: “My father’s murder, along with other cases, led people to call for a … [Read more...] about Kansas Op-Ed: Neely Goen, Daughter of Murder Victim, Opposes Death Penalty
Help Celebrate Kansas Abolition Day – Wednesday, January 30th
Tell Kansas lawmakers to support repeal On January 30, 1907, Kansas became one of the first states to legislatively repeal the death penalty when Governor Hoch, an ardent opponent of capital punishment, signed abolition legislation. This January 30th, to commemorate Kansas Abolition Day, we need you to call on Kansas lawmakers to take a strong and vocal … [Read more...] about Help Celebrate Kansas Abolition Day – Wednesday, January 30th
Video: Dr. Ault’s 2012 Abolition Conference Keynote Address
On November 10th, KCADP held the 2012 Abolition Conference in Olathe, KS. The conference brought abolitionists and advocates from across the state to learn about the flaws of the death penalty. As part of the conference, Dr. Allen Ault, a former death row warden, gave a keynote address discusses his career in corrections and his responsibility for carrying out … [Read more...] about Video: Dr. Ault’s 2012 Abolition Conference Keynote Address