Carceral Accountability Council

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day weekend, the Carceral Accountability Council pauses to honor the brave service members who laid down their lives for our country.

Millions of courageous men and women have died to protect and secure the very freedoms we enjoy today. We take note that right here in our community, the Leavenworth National Cemetery stands as one of the most powerful visual reminders of that massive sacrifice.

We wish our entire community a safe, peaceful, and reflective weekend. Let us never take their sacrifices for granted.

05/22/2026

The CoreCivic Community Relations Advisory Board will meet this upcoming Tuesday, May 26th, at 2:00 PM.

📍 Location: Fire Station 1 (Training Room), 3600 S. 20th Street.

If you missed the last meeting, we highly encourage you to attend this one. Please note that there is no public comment segment. This meeting is an opportunity for the public to observe the board listening, learning, and deliberating about facility updates, issues, and concerns.

We ask all attendees to exercise proper rules of decorum so the board can efficiently conduct their scheduled meeting.

The City of Leavenworth's Community Relations Board for CoreCivic will meet this coming Tuesday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m. in Fire Station 1's training room, located at 3600 S. 20th Street. The meeting will be open to the public, but it will not be recorded or livestreamed. Please see the agenda for meet...

05/20/2026

We are incredibly honored to announce that the Carceral Accountability Council will be receiving the 2026 Faith Into Action Award at this year’s Kansas Interfaith Action (KIFA) Annual Event on June 2nd!

We do not take this recognition lightly. Every day, we are reminded that our work is far from over, and this award serves as both a powerful validation and a driving motivation to keep pushing forward.

A heartfelt thank you to Kansas Interfaith Action for this immense honor and for fueling our dedication to creating positive, lasting change that impacts lives in our community.

Join us at our Annual Event on June 2 as we celebrate our 2026 Faith Into Action Award Recipient - the Carceral Accountability Council of Leavenworth!

KIFA's Faith Into Action Award is a way to recognize people and organizations who have been consistently engaged in a particular area of KIFA’s work. The Carceral Accountability Council (CAC) formed in 2025 as a response to the news that Core Civic was planning to open an ICE detention center in Leavenworth. CAC has collaborated with various organizations, including KIFA, to host vigils, protests, rallies, and now is turning their energy and resources to advocating for public prisons that prioritize safety, human dignity, and total visibility. Together, KIFA and CAC proclaim that !

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05/19/2026

The Carceral Accountability Council is looking for volunteers!

We are seeking passionate individuals to join us in advancing our mission. If you want to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Visit our website at www.carceralaccountabilitycouncil.org to learn more about current initiatives and fill out the volunteer form to get started.

05/15/2026

Let's help our partners at the Community Pantry. The work they are doing is solid and positive for this community. If you see something, please let them know. If it's within your means, donate some items to help keep their mission going strong!

05/13/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Our New Online Reporting Tool is Live!

The Carceral Accountability Council (CAC) has officially launched our new online reporting tool. This free service is fully open to the public.

Why Use the Tool?
-Centralized Tracking: Helps the CAC view all incident reports in one secure location.
-Direct Routing: Ensures your report goes straight to the proper advocacy channels.
-Streamlined Support: Accelerates our ability to review and take action.

To Access It the tool, visit our website directly at https://carceralaccountabilitycouncil.org/reporting-tool/ or Scan the QR code shown in the image below with your smartphone camera.

Your Privacy Matters! All information shared between the sender and the Carceral Accountability Council is strictly private and intended solely for the use of the parties involved. Unauthorized review, disclosure, or distribution of this communication is prohibited. Unless required by law or a valid court order, this information will not be shared with third parties without prior written consent.

05/13/2026

🏐 EVENT UPDATE: WAVES OF CHANGE TOURNAMENT CANCELLED 🏐

We are so sad to announce that our upcoming SERVE. SPIKE. SUPPORT! Waves of Change Volleyball Tournament, originally scheduled for this Saturday, May 16, 2026, has been officially cancelled due to unforeseen scheduling complications.

We know our teams were ready to bring the energy to the sand, and we are incredibly grateful for your excitement, registrations, and willingness to support our mission.

The Carceral Accountability Council remains fully committed to promoting transparency, justice, and humane treatment within the Kansas carceral systems. While we cannot gather on the sand this weekend, our advocacy work for prison staff and incarcerated individuals continues moving forward.

Thank you for your understanding, your flexibility, and your continued support. Stay tuned to our page for updates on the rescheduled date!

05/10/2026

In 2021, Marcia Levering’s life was forever changed while serving as a Corrections Officer at the Leavenworth CoreCivic facility. Due to severe understaffing and institutional neglect, Marcia was the victim of a brutal attack that left her with permanent disabilities.

Marcia’s story is a powerful reminder of the systemic issues in carceral systems where executive decisions often compromise the safety of both staff and those in their care.

This is our chance to support Marcia on her long road to recovery while calling for the institutional accountability she deserves.

Please consider donating to Marcia's GoFundMe and sharing this post to help us reach our goal.

Marcia Levering is a former CoreCivic employee. She worked at… CAC Carceral Accountability Council needs your support for Support Marcia Levering's Recovery Journey

05/10/2026

📢 New Community Reporting Tool Now Available!

Based on direct feedback from residents and community members regarding the need for more accessible ways to report questions and concerns, we are officially launching a new reporting tool on our website.

This tool is designed to provide a secure and straightforward way for you to share your voice. Whether you have specific questions or want to flag a concern, we are here to ensure your message is heard.

🔒 Your Privacy Matters
We understand the importance of trust. All information submitted through this tool will remain strictly confidential.

Rights do not end at the prison gate. The Carceral Accountability Council is leading the charge for transparency and institutional oversight. Whether you live or work within the carceral system, you deserve safety, dignity, and absolute accountability. Join our work to ensure that justice is served....