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A CALL IN SHOW – 816-931-5534 The Miseducation of White Folks. In this series, we look at how race and economics guide adolescents toward the criminal justice system and how laws help keep them there as adults. Is The System Destroying Our Children’s Lives? The institutionalism of profiteering off our children has created the School to Prison Pipeline and continues with a parole system that uses m...

JUST A REMINDER JAWS OF JUSTICE RADIO WILL START AT ABOUT 9:20 AM THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF THE PLEDGE DRIVE, PLEASE CALL IN DURING THE SHOW AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT 888-931-0901 OR ONLINE AT https://kkfi.org/ Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants CURE is an international movement that seeks to reduce crime through reform of the criminal justice system. Missouri CURE organizes and unites offenders...

Why Is The Civil Rights Commission Looking At The KCMOPD And The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office? The Missouri Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is examining police and community interactions, and the extent to which disparities in the use of force may persist on the basis of race or color. The Commission held hearings on Thursday August 20, 2015, at the Bruce R. Watkins...

American Civil Liberties Union - Where Freedom Stands In Kansas Today Host Craig Lubow interviews Micah Kubic director of the ACLU - Kansas Chapter today on "Where Freedom Stands in Kansas Today". This is the first part of a series of interviews with Micah. The issues include Religious liberty, LGBT rights, and privacy. ACLU of Kansas Executive Director: Micah Kubic 3601 Main Street Kansas City, M...

Jaws of Justice Radio gave you part of the interview with Max Parthas a few weeks back today we give you the whole interview from beginning to end. Yes, it is that important that we play it all. 13th Amendment to the US Constitution Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or...

Restoration House of Greater Kansas City Restoration House of Greater Kansas City is a faith based, long-term, residential program for survivors of sex trafficking.  At Restoration House of Greater Kansas City, they believe in empowering victims of sex trafficking through the healing and recovery process. Their holistic restoration program focuses on healing survivors from the indignities they hav...

Kansas City Youth Court – What’s That? Did you know that Youth Courts across the country are teaching young people to be involved in deciding innocence or guilt and handing […] The post Kansas City Youth Court – What’s That? and Kansas Appleseed – Working To Make A More Just Kansas appeared first on KKFI .

Kansas City Youth Court - What's That? Did you know that Youth Courts across the country are teaching young people to be involved in deciding innocence or guilt and handing down sentences? That's right teenagers are defense council, prosecutor, judge and Juries that are holding teens to account for their actions. The charges brought in Youth Court are real and the proceedings have the force of law...

The Vet, The President and Medical Marijuana Ret Commander Thomas W. Mundell has been US Army Gunner on Arrow Scout Hunter/Killer Assault Teams serving from Vietnam up through Afghanistan. He has seen and done plenty enough to give him nightmares. His training and internal emotional protections had made him unable to care for others or himself. It was during a bout with his PTSD that a loved one c...

The Miseducation of White Folks. In this series, we look at how race and economics guide adolescents toward the criminal justice system and how laws help keep them there as adults. Is The System Destroying Our Children's Lives? A CALL IN SHOW – 816-931-5534 The institutionalism of profiteering off our children has created the School to Prison Pipeline and continues with a parole system that uses m...

13th Amendment to the US Constitution Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Abolishing The Duly Convicted Exception To Slavery Clause Most Americans thi...

One Struggle KC - Remembering Micheal Brown And So Many Others One year ago, in Ferguson, MO, young Black people, took to the streets, to call attention to the loss of life of Mike Brown. It started a wave of resistance against police violence, that has spread throughout the world. A year later police violence is still an everyday occurrence. One Struggle KC is A coalition of community activists s...

The Miseducation of White Folks. In this series, we look at how race and economics guide adolescents toward the criminal justice system and how laws help keep them there as adults. Getting In Trouble When Young, Can You Learn Your Lesson And Move On? A CALL IN SHOW - 816-931-5534 Juveniles can be tried as an adult as young as 12, 13 or 14 according to what state you are in. Any child psychologist...

Real Change, A Newspaper Making A Difference Real Change is an award-winning weekly newspaper that provides immediate employment opportunity and takes action for economic, social, and racial justice. We envision a just, caring and inclusive community, where people are no longer marginalized by racism and classism and have the means to live with dignity. Their Values Courage: Telling the truth and...

Taxpayer Lawsuit Challenges Missouri’s One Drug Execution Protocol Last week four Missouri taxpayers filed a public interest lawsuit in Cole County, Missouri charging that the State of Missouri is using […] The post Challenging Missouri’s Execution Protocol and Gun Fight, Battle Over The Right To Bear Arms appeared first on KKFI .

The Center for Conflict Resolution Host Sunshine Smith talks to Brian with the center for Conflict Resolution about the programs they have to teach you how to be a positive […] The post Stopping The Violence – The Center For Conflict Resolution and Momma On A Mission appeared first on KKFI .

KCPD and PTSD - Who Is There To Help? Host Melvin Merritt talks with Captain Brad Diechler about the KC Police Department's efforts to help oficers who have had traumatic experiences. How does the KCPD help their officers cope with the aftermath of crime? Hope House - A Haven For Victims Of Domestic Violence Hope House services form a safety net of prevention, education and support for thousands o...

Lawrence, KS Considers Jail Expansion Even Though Crime Is Down Lawrence, Kansas has been considering an expansion to the Douglas County Jail for a number of years. Those who oppose such an expansion claim because crime is down the present jail seldom reaches capacity and that the money would better be spent on expanding Mental Health services in the city and county. This discussion will continue...

Justice In Jackson County And What You Can Do About It. A Call In Show - 816-931-5534 We have heard much praise for the programs like Combat, NOVA, and the proactive nature of our local justice system and the effect it has had on crime and the murder rate. Is it all good policing and prosecuting or is there something else going on here? Are people awaiting trial really held in custody 6, 8, 10 mon...

Artists Helping The Homeless - Going From Homeless To Employment Artists Helping the Homeless was the inspiration of Kar Woo, its founder and current executive director. Kar was an artist and owner of a business located in midtown Kansas City. He saw the homeless gather at a park near his shop and wanted to help, beginning by serving them dinner on Sunday evenings and providing them clothes. He st...

Remember JoJR will start broadcasting at about 9:20 AM Call in - 888-931-0901 Our Monday June 1st broadcast is a KKFI Pledge Drive Special. Why is it SPECIAL??? - We have 2 copies of the book DEAD MAN WALKING signed by Sister Helen Prejean as thank you's It is first come first serve for a pledge of $60. (must be credit card, debit card, or walk in donation) - Every dollar that our donors give up t...

New Food Pantry Helps Those With Food Allergies The Seventh Day Adventist have long been one of the best sources of information on vegetarian cooking and food preparation. Now the New Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church in Overland Park, KS is helping low income folks with food allergies afford the food they need to survive and be healthy. Their new food pantry is called Renewed Health, they are op...

Illness has forced us to reschedule the MSA - Crime Victim Unit Interview, we will reair an interview with the Fully Informed Jury Association Does the Sunshine Law Apply to MO Drug Task Forces? Show Me Cannabis and the Freedom Center of Missouri have filed a lawsuit against numerous drug task forces in the state, claiming they are not complying with the state’s open records law and are intentiona...

Evolving Magazine, What Does It Take To Put Together Your Own Publication? Many of our guests on Jaws of Justice radio has given their testimony of how their religious faith has seen them through the difficulties of being a victim of crime, addiction or mental illness. Many others have spoken how their faith has helped them after they committed a crime and paid the price of conviction, incarcerati...

Update on Cannabis Legislation A wide range of legislation legalizing cannabis for recreational and medicinal uses, as well as hemp production were introduced into the Missouri legislature this session. Some […] The post Update on Cannabis Legislation In MO and The KC Freedom Project – Innocense Does Matter appeared first on KKFI .