Kansas City Alternatives To Incarceration Commish ALMOST Explained

Make no mistake . . . 

The people volunteering their time here are some of the best folks we have in KCMO who believe in bringing out the best in human nature and caring for their brothers and sisters with compassion. 

The only problem is that so often that strategy FAILS when it comes to preventing more crime against innocent people . . . 

Here's their side of the story . . .

"A Kansas City commission argues for more creative solutions to reduce crime — like those court date-reminder texts — that could save taxpayers money without jailing defendants and putting people’s housing and jobs at risk by locking them up . . .

"In June, the Kansas City Council voted to form the Alternatives to Incarceration Commission to explore alternatives that can spare more people from the criminal justice system and steer them toward social services. The commission formed with support from Decarcerate KC, a group that advocates to end the city’s reliance on incarceration and policing."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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