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Spotlight on an Abolitionist: George Weeks
George Weeks, a KCADP volunteer from Pittsburg, was featured in the Pittsburg Morning Sun this week. George says that he always "leaned against" the death penalty, but in the last three years he has become much more supportive of abolition. Issues like the cost of … [ Read More... ]
Video: Father of Murder Victim Shares Why He Opposes Death Penalty
Bob Hessman, Dodge City, shares the story of his and his wife's efforts to forgive the man who murdered their daughter. … [ Read More... ]
Big News for Repeal
On Friday the Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill repealing Maryland’s death penalty! The bill already passed the Maryland State Senate, so all that’s left is for Governor O’Malley to add his signature. This will make Maryland the 18th state without the death … [ Read More... ]
Watch KCADP's Advocacy Training Webinar
On March 9th, KCADP hosted an advocacy training webinar focused on training members to be more effective advocates against the death penalty. The presentation is now available to watch online in the videos below. The webinar includes information on the best messages against … [ Read More... ]
Abolition Bills Introduced in Kansas Legislature
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 … [ Read More... ]