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Jaws of Justice Radio
It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system.
Operation Breakthrough, a nationally accredited not-for-profit corporation, has been helping Kansas City families since 1971. It was started by Sister Corita and Sister Berta in response to requests from parents in the central city for quality childcare for children of the working poor.
The mission of Operation Breakthrough is to provide a safe, loving, and educational environment for children in poverty and to empower their families through advocacy, emergency aid and education. Operation Breakthrough cares each weekday for more than 650 children, ages 6 weeks to 14 years. More than 80% of the enrolled families live below the federal poverty guidelines, most far below the guidelines. Operation Breakthrough relies on the generosity of this community to continue its work.
Our guest today is Mary Esselman, President and CEO of Operation Breakthrough. We will discuss how children are impacted by issues of criminal justice.
https://operationbreakthrough.org/faq
During the second half of the hour, we play from our archive, Keith Brown El with three guests speaking about their prison experience.
Calendar for the week of June 22nd:
In compliance with the latest version of Mayor Lucas’s emergency order, certain business activities may resume while ensuring necessary public health measures remain in place. See the FAQS at kcmo.gov.
- The eviction, foreclosure, and statewide utility shut-off bans during the pandemic are no longer in place, and no further protections were passed by the Kansas Legislature. Join Kansas Interfaith Action, Kansas Legal Services – Kansas City Office, and Kansas Appleseed as they discuss questions about the status of housing protections in Kansas. Monday, June 22, 12 noon – 12:45 PM. This digital event will take place on Zoom and Facebook Live. See details at Kansas Appleseed on Facebook.
- TUES and THURS June 23 and 25 from 4 – 7 PM, MORE2 will have a phonebank about the Medicaid expansion on the Missouri August ballot. MORE2 has built a strong phone outreach system, and there is potential to engage thousands and thousands of voters between now and August. Contact [email protected] to learn more.
- , JUNE 26, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Empower Missouri is having a Smart Sentencing Coalition virtual meeting, access info at empowermissouri.org.
- SAT June 27 Virtual DACA Renewal Clinic: email [email protected] for an appointment. All DACA recipients can renew ASAP. We are hosting a Virtual DACA renewal clinc on Saturday, June 27th. Share with us how DACA has changed your life or someone you know! #homeishere #KCLovesImmigrants.
- A list of services, meals, and hot lines are available at blogspot.com. It is updated daily.
Please take care of yourselves and others. Thanks to all our listeners, stay close to your dial and stay well!
Please listen to Jaws of Justice next week when host David Bell talks with Mindy Corporon.
