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Support for abolition in Kansas extends across the political spectrum
"Kansas criminal justice system is too imperfect to trust it with the death penalty"
Education is an important part of our mission
Some of the Kansans who have lost a loved one to homicide and who call for death penalty abolition
Lobby Day participant jotting notes on her legislative visits
Kansas religious leaders present a faith leader abolition letter with over 430 signatures to legislative allies.
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OUR FEATURED POSTS

United Against the Death Penalty: All Road Lead to Repeal

December 2, 2021

The 2021  conference  panelists all reside in Kansas.   They all support abolition of the death penalty.   Their personal histories are diverse—a teacher who is a murder victim family member, a conservative Republican who is a former supporter of the death penalty, a screen writer and film maker, a pastor, and a death penalty attorney.   In their initial remarks and subsequent dialogue, they raised important insights and haunting questions for conference participants to consider.   The conference video is now available on the KCADP Facebook page.

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Nominee Slate Announced for 2021 Annual Meeting

October 6, 2021

The nominee slate has been announced for the upcoming Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty Annual Meeting on November 6th. Nominees are: Officers:  Chair Donna Schneweis and Secretary Meryl Carver-Allmond. Board Class:   Sr. Therese Bangert,  Hope Faflick Reynolds, Diane Garlock, Mike Poage, Chris Pumpelly, Al Terwelp  (all 2 year terms) and Lacy Rohr and Marcus Rhodes ( 1 year terms). The election will be held on November 6th at 1 p.m. To register for the annual meeting and abolition conference, KCADP members must email their name and address to info@ksabolition.org and then they will receive access information.

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OUR RECENT POSTS

Abolition Bill Introduced!

KCADP welcomes the introduction of HB 2167 which would repeal the Kansas death penalty and replace it with life in prison without parole for the most serious murders in Kansas. An eloquent appeal for abolition was just published in the Wichita Eagle by Floyd Bledsoe, who spent over 15 years … [ Read More... ]

A Wish for You

Dear Friends, As we near the end of 2016, we are mindful of the many ways you have blessed KCADP this past year with your time, your communications with policy makers, and your donations.    Thank you so much for all you have done! We extend our best wishes to you for a New Year filled with … [ Read More... ]

Remember KCADP on Giving Tuesday!

Dear Friends, Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Since its founding in 2012, Giving Tuesday is now an international day devoted to celebrating and encouraging giving. In 2015, people from all over the world made online donations to non-profit organizations which … [ Read More... ]

Kansans Hear First Hand Testimony of Death Penalty’s Impact

“It feels like revenge to me” was how Larned resident Celeste Dixon described her journey with the death penalty system in Texas following the August 18, 1986 murder of her mother Marguerite Dixon. She spoke Saturday at the Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty Abolition Conference in … [ Read More... ]

Nominee Slate 2016 KCADP Annual Meeting

On Saturday, Oct. 22nd, at 1 p.m. KCADP will hold its Annual Meeting and Abolition Conference at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in Olathe.  During the annual meeting, a nominee slate for officers and directors will be offered for KCADP members' consideration.   Officer Nominees: Vice … [ Read More... ]