No Body Criminalized

Host Rafa Kidvai is joined by Ashley Sawyer, an advocate and attorney focusing on the criminalization of young people in schools. They discuss the pervasive nature of the school-to-prison pipeline, how trauma intersects with the experiences of marginalized students, and the importance of dismantling oppressive structures in education.If you have questions about your legal rights or access to abortion, go to the Repro Legal Helpline or call 844-868-2812. If you are being criminalized for something that happened during a pregnancy, go to Repro Legal Defense Fund to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, host Rafa Kidvai is joined by Shanelle Matthews, founder of the Radical Communicators Network and a distinguished lecturer at City College at the City University of New York. Shanelle discusses the critical role of narrative power in social movements, the importance of centering marginalized communities, and how storytelling can challenge dominant societal norms. If you have questions about your legal rights or access to abortion, go to the Repro Legal Helpline or call 844-868-2812. If you are being criminalized for something that happened during a pregnancy, go to Repro Legal Defense Fund to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sahar Pirzada, the director of movement building at HEART, an organization working to advance reproductive justice through sexual health and education in Muslim American communities, joins host Rafa Kidvai to discuss reproductive justice and liberation. They explore the impact of state violence, the importance of cultural change work, and how global perspectives shape the fight for reproductive justice.If you have questions about your legal rights or access to abortion, go to the Repro Legal Helpline or call 844-868-2812. If you are being criminalized for something that happened during a pregnancy, go to Repro Legal Defense Fund to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kylee Sunderlin, a judicial bypass attorney in Michigan and the legal services director at If/When/How, joins host Rafa Kidvai to discuss the complexities and challenges of the judicial bypass process for young people seeking abortions. They delve into the emotional and bureaucratic hurdles, the systemic flaws, and the need for policy changes to support young people's autonomy and reproductive rights.If you have questions about your legal rights or access to abortion, go to the Repro Legal Helpline or call 844-868-2812. If you are being criminalized for something that happened during a pregnancy, go to Repro Legal Defense Fund to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rafa Kidvai is joined by Fariha Róisín, author of Who Is Wellness For? and Being In Your Body, about her own abortion and the complexities of bodily autonomy and self-care. Fariha discusses the limitations of wellness culture, the importance of addressing trauma, and the necessity of healing on both individual and collective levels. If you have questions about your legal rights or access to abortion, go to the Repro Legal Helpline or call 844-868-2812. If you are being criminalized for something that happened during a pregnancy, go to Repro Legal Defense Fund to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leigh Goodmark, director of the Gender, Prison, and Trauma Clinic at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law, speaks with host Rafa Kidvai about the intersections of intimate partner violence and abolition feminism. They discuss Leigh's journey from advocating for carceral solutions to embracing abolition, the impact of state violence on survivors, and the importance of envisioning a world without punitive systems. {Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of intimate partner violence.}If you have questions about your legal rights or access to abortion, go to the Repro Legal Helpline or call 844-868-2812. If you are being criminalized for something that happened during a pregnancy, go to Repro Legal Defense Fund to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diala Shamas is a senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights. She joins host Rafa Kidvai to talk about the impact of state surveillance on Muslim communities and some of the unseen harms that come from the criminalization of a people based on their identity. The discussion highlights the intersection of surveillance with the reproductive justice movement and the broader implications for marginalized communities.If you have questions about your legal rights or access to abortion, go to the Repro Legal Helpline or call 844-868-2812. If you are being criminalized for something that happened during a pregnancy, go to Repro Legal Defense Fund to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ma'ayan Anafi, Senior Counsel for Health Equity and Justice for the National Women's Law Center, joins host Rafa Kidvai to share the disturbing reality of forced sterilization laws still active in the majority of U.S. states. They discuss the historical roots of these laws, their impact on disabled people today, and opportunities for reform. Ma'ayan highlights the intersections of reproductive justice and disability justice, advocating for a future where every individual's autonomy and dignity are respected.If you have questions about your legal rights or access to abortion, go to the Repro Legal Helpline or call 844-868-2812. If you are being criminalized for something that happened during a pregnancy, go to Repro Legal Defense Fund to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Journalist and author Victoria Law joins host Rafa Kidvai to discuss the harrowing experiences of incarcerated pregnant people, exemplified by the story of K. Winston, who was denied an abortion in an Ohio jail. They delve into the systemic barriers to reproductive care in prisons, the intersection of incarceration and reproductive justice, and the urgent need to address these hidden injustices.If you have questions about your legal rights or access to abortion, go to the Repro Legal Helpline or call 844-868-2812. If you are being criminalized for something that happened during a pregnancy, go to Repro Legal Defense Fund to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Trujillo, policy counsel at the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and a former sex worker, explains their campaign to decriminalize sex work. Jared shares how decriminalizing sex work would make it safer and why sex workers should be entitled to the same legal protections and workplace rights as any other worker. He discusses with host Rafa Kidvai the harm that comes from criminalizing sex work, including increased violence against sex workers and decreased access to healthcare and legal services.Visit Repro Legal Defense Fund to learn more. Follow Jared on Twitter @JaredTruEsqueer.If you have questions about your legal rights or access to abortion, go to the Repro Legal Helpline or call 844-868-2812. If you are being criminalized for something that happened during a pregnancy, go to reprolegaldefensefund.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.