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Join us October 15th for “Investing in the Culture We Want: How the Death Penalty Shortchanges Public Safety”

September 16, 2022

KCADP is hosting “Investing in the Culture We Want:  How the Death Penalty Shortchanges Public Safety” on Saturday October 15th, 2022 from 1 to 3 p.m. at  Mother Teresa Parish Hall, North Topeka.  This is the 2022 KCADP Abolition Conference and Annual Meeting. Many people are now aware that the death penalty costs far more than life in prison without the possibility of parole.  But what they don’t think about is all of the other programs that could be supported with those cost savings — programs that actually work to promote public safety.  Join us for a panel discussion about the costs of […]

Join Us September 10th!

August 23, 2022

    Join Us for this Special Event!   Panelists: Peter Goerzen, Professor of Bible and Religion, Bethel College Donna Schneweis, Board Chair, KCADP Ron Wurtz, Retired Federal Public Defender, First Director of the Kansas Death Penalty Defense Unit Katie Rose Friesen Birkey, Bethel College Student Steven Becker, Former District Court Judge 27th District/Kansas State Rep. District 104 Wilma Loganbill, Murder Victim Family Member   Attendance Options: In person: Krehbiel Auditorium, Bethel College North Newton Virtual:   Zoom Event is open to KCADP members and the general public. No admission charge.   To register:  Email info@ksabolition.org and specify your attendance […]

OUR RECENT POSTS

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... ]

Register Today for 2016 Annual Abolition Conference!

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