What happens when families of detainees with mental illness are left to navigate a broken system on their own? In this episode, Ms. Jama Hinson shares her personal story as a mother fighting for her son’s rights within the legal system, shedding light on the urgent need for improved communication and emergency treatment for Incompetent to Proceed (ITP) detainees. ACLU of NC Attorney Michele Delgado also joins the conversation to expose the harmful effects of prolonged detention on the mental health and safety of these pretrial detainees and expounds on the potential legal ramifications of these effects. Listen to this powerful conversation to find out more about the importance of timely evaluations and restorative services, how the mistreatment of ITP detainees impacts the community, how the ACLU of NC is working to combat systemic neglect, and the need to advocate for systemic reform and increased investment in mental health care to ensure fair treatment for all detainees.

Today's episode of This is How is hosted by Ashia Skye (she/her), presented by ACLU of North Carolina, and produced by Earfluence.

How does the criminalization of unhoused people infringe upon the rights of everyone? Join host Ashia Skye for a conversation with Muneeba Talukder, a dedicated staff attorney at the ACLU of North Carolina, Sarah Norris, an advocate and organizer with a background in education justice and mutual aid, and Pip Flickinger, a passionate community advocate with personal experience of housing insecurity, as they all share their experiences and stories of their commitment to combating the criminalization of unhoused people during a protest demonstration in Asheville, NC. Learn more about the unjust nature of laws that criminalize basic survival activities, which further marginalize unhoused individuals and deter activism by imposing punitive measures. Learn how these laws contribute to the dehumanization and second-class citizenship of unhoused people, and why it's important to advocate for community solidarity and robust networks to challenge harmful policies. Tune in for insights into the policy-driven nature of criminalizing unhoused people, advice on advocating for empathy-driven narrative changes, and how you can support those most affected.

Today's episode of This is How is hosted by Ashia Skye (she/her), presented by ACLU of North Carolina, and produced by Earfluence.

Welcome back. Last time, we explored reproductive justice and challenges in accessing abortion care, especially in North Carolina. Today, we're zooming in on the recent storm caused by Senate Bill 20, the 'monster abortion ban,' exacerbating existing struggles for abortion access.

Joining us is Dr. Beverly Gray, an OBGYN and advocate deeply entrenched in the fight for reproductive rights in North Carolina. Dr. Gray will provide insights into the hurdles faced by providers and patients amidst these restrictive measures.

Now, North Carolina wasn't exactly a walk in the park for abortion access before SB20, but this bill took things up a notch, especially for folks in rural areas. Legal battles ensued, and while we scored some wins, the official abortion rates still took a hit. And it's not just North Carolina feeling the heat. Similar restrictive vibes are popping up all over the South post-Dobbs v. Jackson.

Let's get into this discussion as Dr. Gray sheds light on the realities faced by those navigating the complex landscape of abortion access in North Carolina.

About our Guests:
Dr. Beverly Gray is a practicing OBGYN and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Duke and has been both an abortion provider and fierce advocate for reproductive freedom in NC.

Today's episode of This is How is hosted by Olivia Neal (she/her), presented by ACLU of North Carolina, and produced by Earfluence.