Kansas Second Look Act Coalition—KSLAC

Kansas Second Look Act Coalition—KSLAC The Second Look coalition is a diverse network of people united to pass SB255.

Many of the worst decisions are made before the brain is fully developed.And that’s without even considering the impact ...
04/27/2026

Many of the worst decisions are made before the brain is fully developed.

And that’s without even considering the impact of trauma, environment, and life experiences that shape a young person’s path.

Growth is real. Change is possible. People are more than the worst moment of their lives.

The Kansas Second Look Act recognizes that and gives individuals a chance to prove it.

Mandatory minimums don’t see people, they see charges.They strip away context, silence personal growth, and ignore the f...
04/24/2026

Mandatory minimums don’t see people, they see charges.

They strip away context, silence personal growth, and ignore the full story behind each case. Justice should be individualized, thoughtful, and rooted in fairness—not one-size-fits-all punishment.

The system must make room for accountability and humanity.

The Kansas Second Look Act creates a path to revisit sentences and restore balance where it’s been lost.

It’s time to bring individuality back to justice.

Too many people are serving time that no longer reflects who they are today. When accountability has been taken and tran...
04/23/2026

Too many people are serving time that no longer reflects who they are today. When accountability has been taken and transformation has happened, we must ask: does the punishment still fit?

The Kansas Second Look Act is about fairness, redemption, and giving people the opportunity to be seen for who they’ve become, not just who they were.

It’s time for a second look.

Second Look policies recognize that people can evolve. When individuals take responsibility, commit to rehabilitation, a...
04/22/2026

Second Look policies recognize that people can evolve. When individuals take responsibility, commit to rehabilitation, and work to repair harm, they’ve earned the opportunity to be seen again.

A smarter justice system is one that values transformation.

A stronger Kansas is one that believes in second chances.

What does accountability look like to you?

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🚨 Kansas, it’s time for Smart Justice.Too many rehabilitated individuals are serving long sentences without a chance to ...
04/17/2026

🚨 Kansas, it’s time for Smart Justice.

Too many rehabilitated individuals are serving long sentences without a chance to be reviewed. The Second Look Act is about fairness, accountability, and recognizing growth.

•Hope for Rehabilitation
•A Path to Community Healing
•A Second Chance for Review

📲 Scan the QR code or visit:

https://www.change.org/p/petition-to-implement-the-second-look-act-for-inmates-in-the-state-of-kansas?source_location=search

✍🏽 Sign the petition today and be part of the change.
⬇️ Petition Link in comments

Together, we can build a system that values transformation, not just punishment.

04/14/2026

Second Look isn’t just about people, it’s about smart decisions for our communities and our wallets.

In Kansas, it costs taxpayers over $36,000 per year to incarcerate ONE person. This cost rises significantly for juveniles and elderly individuals, who often require additional services such as specialized healthcare, supervision, and programming.

Now multiply that by thousands of people serving long sentences in Kansas, even after they’ve demonstrated growth and change.

Kansas taxpayers pay over $380 million annually to sustain incarceration. Just imagine the possibilities if a portion of that investment were redirected toward strengthening our communities and expanding educational opportunities.

By implementing Second Look legislation, Kansas can:

✔️ Reduce excessive incarceration costs
✔️ Ease the burden on taxpayers
✔️ Support successful reentry
✔️ Reinvest savings into communities

This is what smart justice looks like.

Let’s build a system that reflects who people are today—not just who they were decades ago.

04/10/2026

Let’s clear up a few common misconceptions about Second Look policies.

🔹 Misconception #1: Releasing people early from prison will increase crime.

There is no evidence showing that Second Look policies lead to increased crime. In fact, research consistently demonstrates that people age out of crime, meaning the likelihood of reoffending significantly decreases as individuals grow older.

👍🏻Second Look policies are designed for individuals who have served significant periods of incarceration, meaning they are typically older when they become eligible for review.

🔹 Misconception #2: Victim voices are silenced.

This is not true.

👍🏻Most Second Look policies require victim notification and provide survivors with the opportunity to voice their perspectives during the review process.

•Second Look policies create a balanced process that honors accountability, recognizes transformation, and allows for a broader approach to HEALING.

Check out this video from our Maryland partners, who have successfully implemented the Second Look Act in their state.



Full Video Link in the comments ⬇️⬇️
The Real News Network

04/10/2026

In Kansas, many individuals serve decades in prison with no opportunity to have their sentences reconsidered, even after demonstrating growth, maturity, and rehabilitation.

The Kansas Second Look initiative offers a path forward. It doesn’t guarantee release; it guarantees a review, a chance to consider who a person is today.

🟠 Without Second Look:
Mistakes are treated as permanent, and the doors remain closed.

🟢 With Second Look:
Growth matters. People change. Justice can hold individuals accountable while also supporting healing and community safety.

Let’s build a system that recognizes transformation and believes in the power of second chances.

04/07/2026

📢 Right now, people in Kansas can serve decades in prison with no meaningful opportunity to have their sentences reconsidered, even after demonstrating growth, maturity, and a commitment to change.

The Kansas Second Look Act creates that opportunity.

After 10 to 15 years, individuals can petition the court for a sentence review, taking into account their personal growth, age at the time of the offense, and evidence of rehabilitation.

Second Look doesn’t guarantee release, it guarantees a review.

It’s time to build a system that recognizes who people are today, not just who they were at their worst moment.

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