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Jackson County Detention Center (R)

The Jackson County Detention Center has been a contentious topic in city and county politics, with a lot of the public debate focused on questions of funding and space. But conditions for inmates, most of whom are awaiting trial, continue to be concerning for those who know the facility. This show originally aired in July, 2019.
 

  • Nancy Leazar, superintendent of the now-closed Municipal Correctional Institution, also known as the "city jail"
  • Alvin Brooks, former city councilman, former police commissioner, anti-violence activist and member of two task forces appointed to review jail conditions
  • Jordan Watson, criminal defense lawyer, KC Defense Counsel
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Aviva Okeson-Haberman was the Missouri government and politics reporter at KCUR 89.3.
As KCUR's health reporter, I cover the Kansas City metro in a way that reflects our expanding understanding of what health means and the ways it touches different communities and different areas in distinct ways. I will provide a platform to amplify ideas and issues often underrepresented in the media and marginalized people and communities in an authentic and honest way that goes beyond the surface of the issues. I will endeavor to find and include in my work local experts and organizations that have their ears to the ground and a beat on the health needs of the community. Reach me at noahtaborda@kcur.org.