Services for Those Impacted by Violent Crime Counseling, Crises Support, Cognitive Behavioral Intervention

[Transcript: Damon Daniel, President and CEO of the AdHoc Group Against Crime] 

Hello, my name is Damon Daniel, president and CEO of the AdHoc Group Against Crime. 

For some, AdHoc is the emergency room for social services, and for others, it’s the trust and bridge between the community and the criminal justice system. 

We work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by crime and violence. We offer a variety of services that are both healing- and justice-oriented. 

One of our core services is counseling. When someone is struggling to come to grips with the reality of burying a loved one due to violence, we walk with them down that path of honorable healing and justice. We provide free counseling for individuals and families. 

Another key service is our crisis support. This includes minor home repair and emergency relocation — literally saving lives in real time. For example, if someone has been shot and is in the hospital, we meet them there and ensure they have support upon release to reduce the likelihood of retaliation. We also communicate with families and law enforcement, keeping everyone informed and helping families feel secure. Ongoing case management is a critical part of this process. 

Our third service is cognitive behavioral intervention, which we offer through a contract with Kansas City Municipal Court. We work with individuals who are incarcerated or on probation and parole. Our goal is to help them reintegrate into civic life, make productive decisions, and be conscious of their choices and environments. 

At AdHoc, we collaborate with a variety of organizations at every level—whether it’s law enforcement, police, prosecutors, or other social justice and social service agencies. We strongly believe we cannot do this work alone. Strengthening collaboration is key to moving forward and bringing real healing and justice to our community.

‘A Tale of Three Cities’ on Kansas City PBS

This video is part of a series supporting important conversations about crime reduction strategies and available resources for those impacted by violent crime. Stream ‘A Tale of Three Cities’, a new documentary from filmmaker Michael Price exploring successful crime reduction programs in Kansas City, Kansas, and Omaha, Nebraska, immersing viewers in critical conversations about curbing violent crime in Kansas City, MO, and inspiring meaningful action.

‘A Tale of Three Cities’ and complementary reporting on flatlandkc.org was made possible, in part, by funding from The William T. Kemper Foundation, Commerce Bank, Trustee.