Kansas Appleseed

Growing Justice In Kansas

A Better Kansas For Every Kansan

Kansas Appleseed is working towards a future where all Kansans have the resources they need to flourish, raise healthy families, participate fully in their communities, and benefit from fair and effective systems of justice.

We are a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to the belief that Kansans, working together, can build a more thriving, inclusive, and just Kansas.

Our Work

We work together to build a more thriving, inclusive, and just state – for all Kansans.

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We believe that by working together, Kansans can achieve positive change. Your support is vital to our advocacy and we can’t do this without you!

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A Clear Vision for the Future of Kansas

Thriving

All Kansans should have the resources they need to support themselves and raise healthy families.

Inclusive

All Kansans should be able to participate fully in their communities.

Just

All Kansans benefit from a fair and effective system of justice.

From Grassroots Action to Impact Litigation…

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Grassroots Power

We collaborate with Kansans from every corner of the state to address challenges that impact our communities.

Research and Analysis

We conduct research and analysis to help us better understand complex issues. This knowledge motivates us to advocate for positive policy changes in the Kansas Statehouse.

Impact Litigation

Our impact litigation is designed to create a lasting impact on policy and society, helping to shape the future for generations to come.

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Kansas Appleseed Update: Legislative Wins & Ongoing Advocacy

Over the last few weeks, we have celebrated many great moments at Kansas Appleseed. We’ve seen several bills signed into law by Governor Kelly and we celebrated the settlement of our Progeny v. City of Wichita lawsuit over the Wichita Police Department’s use of a gang database. Whether it is in the Statehouse or in … Continued

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The Kids are Alright, but the State’s Investment in Them Needs to be Greater

The kids are alright, but state investment in them needs to be greater. Failure to invest in the systems that support at-risk youth in the state is a policy decision to not invest in the future of all Kansas children. The 2016 youth justice reforms have not been allowed to fulfill their promise to Kansas … Continued

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The Real Impact of Youth Shackling

Being a teenager is mortifying. Your brain and body are still developing, and everything happening to you impacts that development, especially the moments you’d rather forget. So, the question is, why does Kansas continue to allow a legal practice that research has proven demeans, humiliates, and stigmatizes Kansas children? The practice in question is youth … Continued

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