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

Episode 5
Guest: Kassandra Frederique, MSW
Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW

Kassandra Frederique, New York State Director of the Drug Policy Alliance, shares her work to decriminalize drugs, end racially biased policing, and build community-centered coalitions for policy change. She discusses the importance of meeting people where they are and staying accountable to those most impacted by the war on drugs. Kassandra offers insights into organizing with integrity and pushing for justice through harm reduction and transformative approaches. This conversation highlights the power of advocacy grounded in equity and care.

In this episode:

• The Drug Policy Alliance's work to decriminalize drugs and challenge racially biased policing
• Building coalitions and meeting people where they are on these issues
• Remaining accountable to those most affected by the war on drugs
• Organizing with integrity through harm reduction and transformative approaches

http://www.drugpolicy.org/kassandra-frederique

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