The AdHoc Group Against Crime is a community resource
that, through crisis intervention and prevention, supports
youth and families who are affected by criminal behavior.
The resource for individuals to report gang and drug activity, suspects of crime, missing persons (17 and up) and other incidences of concern and receive community referrals or AdHoc intervention. This line is also utilized by those wanted for a crime and wants to surrender. We offer “safe passage” to the police
24 Hour Youth Helpline
816.531.COOL (2665)
The resource for parents to call and report missing children (16 and under), and others to give information regarding those missing, as well as for youth to reach out regarding troubling life circumstances.
Prayer Vigils & Funerals
These are requested by family of murder victim, church personnel or funeral director to bring solace and build awareness of crime to possibly generate tips and reduce the possibility of retaliatory actions by family/friends of the victim, particularly our youth.
Radio Appeals & Flyers
These are generated to assist in building awareness of those missing, murdered or wanted.
Public Forums
Held the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the AdHoc office to give individuals opportunities to gain information and ask questions regarding community crime and justice.
F.A.M.
Families Against Murder
The support group for families victimized by murder, as well as individuals wanting to get involved in anti-crime activities. F.A.M. provides grief education and assist members with coping skills and leadership for community activism. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the AdHoc office.
M.I.S.D.
Mother's of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters
The MISD program is a resource for those unfamiliar with the justice system and serves as a voice of fairness in the system by offering comfort to families of incarcerated individuals. Too often, men and women who choose the wrong path or who make one erroneous decision that changes their lives forever are left to fend for themselves in the prison system without the support of their families. That lack of support not only lowers self-esteem of the incarcerated, but it also encourages inmates to seek approval and support within the prison system with negative and sometimes deadly results.
MISD encourages the families of incarcerated individuals by mentoring mothers and families, helping them to understand the criminal justice system while encouraging them to support their loved ones in prison. Support of the family can give the incarcerated a positive link to the outside world, making life more tolerable for inmates while in prison and promoting a smoother transition from inmate to public citizen upon release.
MISD officially launched September 23, 2009, with a 3-day event featuring Joyce Ann Brown, the Texas woman who spent nine years in prison for a murder she did not commit. Founder and head of the Dallas-based Texas Justice Network, Brown has told her story to the world, appearing on 60 Minutes, Oprah, and in Ebony magazine, to bring attention to the injustices our criminal system breeds. Brown’s book, “Justice Denied” chronicles her story.
For more information about the MISD program and for volunteer opportunities, please contact AdHoc G.A.C. at 816-861-5500.
