
We can build a society where children and families are strengthened and supported, not surveilled and separated. The upEND Podcast illustrates that the “child welfare” system is beyond reform and needs to be abolished. The only solution to ending the harm of what we name the family policing system is a fundamental reimagining of the way society cares for children and families.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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The family policing system considers parents with mental health issues and other disabilities to be an inherent threat to their children. We reject that premise.
Because of ableism, the legacy of eugenics, and the violence of poverty, disabled pare... more
Welcome to Season 3 of The upEND Podcast where we’ll be answering all of your burning questions about family policing abolition!
If we get rid of the child welfare system, what will happen when children are harmed? Are abolitionists saying that chil... more
Welcome to the Season 2 Finale!
Reproductive justice has always been the foundation of upEND’s work to abolish the family policing system. Both movements focus on bodily autonomy and our human right to keep ourselves and our children safe from oppr... more
The foster system has more than double the representation of LGBTQ youth than the general population. And LGBTQ youth of color have significantly greater odds of being in the foster system compared to white LGBTQ youth. When marginalized identities i... more
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Focused on the theme of family safety and justice, the content centers on radical conversations surrounding the abolition of the family policing system. Episodes frequently highlight the intersections of systemic racism, policing, and the need for community-based solutions as opposed to traditional punitive measures. Noteworthy guests, including activists, scholars, and community organizers, contribute their experiences and insights, offering a diverse range of perspectives on social justice issues related to parenting, reproductive rights, and community care. The podcast advocates for transformative justice, emphasizing the necessity of dismantling oppressive frameworks to better support families and children in marginalized communities.
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2. Ash Williams
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