We are extremely thrilled to introduce you to our new Deputy Director, Kendall White! Kendall was born and raised in Cincinnati and now lives in Columbus. He attended Ohio Dominican University, achieved his bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, and continued his studies at Ohio University, receiving his master’s in Law, Justice, and Culture. Kendall brings a […]
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OTSE seeks a new Deputy Director
Using a coordinated, strategic, and empowerment-oriented approach, OTSE works to build and mobilize public and political support for abolition of capital punishment. Our core objectives include abolishing the death penalty through legislative action and changing the statewide conversation about the death penalty. We work towards repeal by highlighting the tremendous bipartisan support for abolition, informing […]
Ohio House and Senate both consider bills to end the death penalty
This fall, both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly held hearings on bills that would repeal the state’s death penalty law. In the House, members of the Finance Committee heard from OTSE’s Executive Director Allison Cohen, along with families of homicide victims, pro-life activists, the state public defender, and more. Watch the full hearing here: […]