Drug Policy and Decriminalization, Racially Biased Policing, Coalition Building – Kassandra Frederique, MSW

Episode 5Guest: Kassandra Frederique, MSWHost: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.comListen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, SpotifyFollow on Bluesky & Instagram, Like on FacebookJoin the mailing listSupport the podcastDownload transcript If you enjoy what we discuss on the podcast, check out our continuing education courses! Similar to the podcast, you'll learn from professionals in the field who are doin' the work, allowing you to earn CEs while engaging with inclusive, anti-oppressive content. Visit dointhework.com/courses to learn more. Are you a fully-licensed clinician interested in private practice? Alma and Headway make it super easy! I’ve been using them to manage my private practice. Both handle insurance credentialing and provide you with an electronic health record. If you are interested in learning more, use my referral links for each and they will contact you.AlmaHeadway In this episode, I talk with Kassandra Frederique, who is the New York State Director of the Drug Policy Alliance. We talk about Kassandra’s work to decriminalize drugs, challenge racially biased policing, and build coalitions. Kassandra emphasizes how to meet people where they are at on these issues and remain accountable to those most affected. I hope you enjoy the conversation. http://www.drugpolicy.org/kassandra-frederique   Music credit:"District Four" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/