Show Notes
As the media weaves a narrative about evil doctors kidnapping children: the real harms caused by the child welfare system go unnoticed. Today we look at the case for strengthening children's rights as well as the case for replacing the child welfare system altogether.
Featuring:
Roxanna Asgarian, Child Welfare Journalist
Elizabeth Bartholet, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Alan Dettlaff, Professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
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