Resources
Reinforcing our Commitment to Abolish the Death Penalty Begins with You
Resources on the latest research covering Missouri and the U.S. death penalty systems.
Death Penalty Information Center (DPI)
The leading research center covering the US death penalty is Death Penalty Information Center (DPI). We highly recommend looking through all aspects of their website, which breaks down policy issues, facts and research, executions and methods of execution, death row statistics, and a break down of the state and federal death penalty. You can also view leading writings on race and the death penalty from DPIC’s Senior Director of Research and Special Projects, Ngozi Ndulue. For students interested in studying the death penalty visit DPI’s Student Research Center.
Conservatives concerned ABOUT THE DEATH PENALTY
Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty: Conservatives Concerned is a network of political and social conservatives who question the alignment of capital punishment with conservative principles and values. Our programs include educating conservatives about the failed death penalty system and mobilizing them to bring about its end.
for whom the bells toll
For Whom The Bells Toll project invites people of faith to publicly express opposition to executions and to pray for all of those impacted in the aftermath of murder. They alert faith communities, leaders and individuals of any religion and denomination to scheduled executions in the United States, and provide opportunities for action in partnership with Death Penalty Action. Watch a video about the project from Florida Catholic Media here.
Catholic MOBILIZING network
Catholic Mobilizing Network leverages a three-tiered strategy to empower Catholics and people of goodwill to end the death penalty, advance justice solutions aligned with Catholic values, and promote healing approaches like restorative justice.
In our modern world, we have ways to address crime and violence without resorting to more killing. We can keep society safe while honoring the humanity of all. Explore Catholic Social Teaching, “The dignity of human life must never be taken away, even in the case of someone who has done great evil.” – Saint Pope John Paul II
Miracle of Innocence
Miracle of Innocence, founded by exonerees Darryl Burton and Lamonte McIntyre, seeks to free the innocent, provide comprehensive care for exonerees, advocate for social justice, and offer a hope and forgiveness program.
Faith Leaders of Color Coalition (FLOCC)
The Faith Leaders of Color Coalition (FLOCC) brings together faith and community leaders across traditions to challenge the death penalty. FLOCC creates opportunities for Black and Indigenous faith leaders to learn, collaborate, and support advocacy, legislation, and litigation working toward abolition.
Words of Encouragement from Pope Leo XIV
“I pray that your efforts will lead to a greater acknowledgement of the dignity of every person, and will inspire others to work for the same just cause.”
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