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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.
On March 8th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Latahra Smith of KC Freedom Project about accountability. Latahra’s research shows a remarkable number of wrongfully convicted persons in Missouri. The idea of accountability is that in order to keep our streets free from crime, we much try and incarcerate the guilty. We reason this will not only protect us from lawbreakers but it will deter others from breaking the law. In this endeavor, we must strive to be even handed. No good comes from convicting an innocent person. No good comes from failing to indict acts of harm toward others.
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We will air our calendar at the middle of the hour, followed by a replay of our show when host Craig Lubow talked with Cherise Fanno Burdeen, Chief Executive Officer of The Pretrial Justice Institute about their research and programs that are meant to reduce pretrial incarceration and help the working poor avoid an economic disaster because of minor charges. The Pretrial Justice Institute has come up with eight recommendations that will help jurisdictions move from resource-based to risk-based bail decision-making process. These recommendations are designed to allow for more informed decision-making at each phase in the pretrial process, from first contact with law enforcement through adjudication. These recommendations require the support of all those involved in the criminal justice system:
- Pretrial risk assessment
- Pretrial supervision & monitoring
- Citation in lieu of arrest
- Elimination of bond schedules
- Screening of criminal cases by an experienced prosecutor
- Presence of defense counsel at initial appearance
- Availability of detention with due process
- Collection & analysis of performance measures
We hope you will listen.
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”
Calendar for the week of March 8th:
In compliance with the latest version of Mayor Lucas’ emergency order, certain business activities may resume while ensuring necessary public health measures remain in place. See the FAQS at kcmo.gov.
- Legal Aid of Western Missouri can provide free legal assistance to Jackson County homeowners in pursuing forbearance, mortgage/loan modifications, Chapter 13 bankruptcies, or other legal solutions. Homeowners who fall behind on their payments may face foreclosure in the near future. Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free civil legal services to low-income and vulnerable people. Interested individuals can call 816-474-6750 to apply.
- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is a very active group of Mothers and others. You can learn where their virtual meetings this week will occur at https://momsdemandaction.org/events/
- MON, March 8th, 6 PM Grief to Relief Workshop at the Church of the 4 Corners in Independence. An officer from KCPD will give the police perspective on the investigation and how best to work with the police to get your case solved. It’s open to anyone who has lost someone to homicide. More info at Corey’s Network on Facebook.
- More² Kansas AND Missouri Issues2Action will meet simultaneously, virtually, MON, March 8th, 6 – 7:30 PM. You can complete a simple registration https://www.more2.org/ to get the Zoom link.
- WED, March 10th, 1- 2 PM or 5 – 6 PM, Have you wanted to get more involved with KC Mothers in Charge, but wondered where to begin? Two words: volunteer training! Two volunteer training sessions led by Latrice Murray, Outreach Specialist. Robert J. Mohart Multipurpose Center, 3200 Wayne AVE KCMO RSVP at [email protected] or call 816-912-2601.
- THURS, March 11, 6 PM KC Parents Breaking the Pipeline – First Meeting: 6 PM, Online event. You can join MORE2 to begin to organize parents to be the voice of the critical issues concerning the school-to-prison pipeline in our schools from throughout KC!
- FRI, March 13th, 10 AM – 1 PM Community Giveaway at Life Changers Christian Center, 6720 Raytown Trafficway, Raytown, MO Serving 50 families, must pre-register see at KC Freedom Project on Facebook.
- Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters will have their monthly meeting SAT, March 13th from noon to 2 PM at the Plexpod Westport Commons, centrally located on busline, easy to find at 300 E. 39th St KCMO (Annex A) meeting room with convenient parking and much more. If you have a loved one that is incarcerated and need advice and support, MISD has members that may be able to help.
- A list of services, meals, and hot lines specific to sheltering are available at lawrenceprogressivecalendar.blogspot.com. It is updated daily.
Stay safe. Practice physical distancing. Wash your hands. Please take care of yourself and others. Thanks to all our listeners, stay close to your dial and stay well! A crisis on the scale of the pandemic can reorder society in dramatic ways, for better or worse. All of society pays a heavy price for decades of failing to create a rational system of health care that works for all of us.
