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THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN
CRIME COMMISSION
A public safety nonprofit established in 1949.
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Instilling Change: Norris Wall
Norris Wall was raised on a farm in Mississippi as the son of a pastor. He grew up surrounded by family. Parents, grandparents, and great grandparents all lived in the same tight-knit community. Life was simple and structured. However, as he grew older, distance developed within his support system, and eventually, he moved to Missouri in search of something different. At the age of 19, the bright lights of the city quickly replaced the quiet life he once knew. He became drawn
Feb 26


Instilling Change: Dillon Slanina - Self Reflection
I spent 16 months in jail. The first six months, there was no barber, no clippers, no scissors - just time. Time to think, time to wait, and time to grow. By month four, my hair started getting wild. By month six, it was out of control. But honestly, it became the least of my worries. My case kept getting delayed - again and again. With every delay, the system kept me sitting in a cell. Eventually, I got tired. Not just of being locked up, but of the endless waiting. Justice
Jul 8, 2025


Instilling Change: Michael Monroe
Michael Monroe is the middle child of two siblings. He grew up with the guidance and love of his mother, grandmother and great grandmother. While growing up, Michael enjoyed playing sports, with baseball being his favorite. At the young age of eleven, his mother met and married his stepfather. To Michael, this was the time in his life when family felt normal and traditional. He remembers his stepfather as a wonderful provider and all-around good man. However, at the age of 22
Dec 13, 2024
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