What happens when someone's only way out of imminent danger involves maiming or killing their assailant? How do criminal defense attorneys intervene in cases surrounding intimate partner violence?

On today’s bonus episode, criminal defense attorney Miriam Airington Fisher and intimate partner violence expert Cindene Pezzell from the Battered Women's Justice Project speak candidly about the reality of criminalized survivors of abuse. In other words, we’re talking about cases in which a survivor of domestic abuse carries out an attack against her abuser.

Miriam provides a deep dive into her first case involving Battered Woman Syndrome, or more appropriately, Intimate Partner Battery and its Effects. From there, Cindene provides life saving insight and legal background on how stories like these relate to gender based justice in our society.

Trigger warning: Today's episode speaks heavily and sometimes graphically about the nature of physical abuse and survivor retaliation. Be sure to take breaks or sit this one out if it is not conducive to your personal well being.

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Many of us take The Great Outdoors for granted, but for millions of children across The Nation enjoying the education and healing prospects of nature simply is not an option.

Many children from lower income neighborhoods do not have readily available access to clean and safe green space. Even more strikingly, the United States park system harbors a deeply racist history.

Today attorney Miriam Airington-Fisher is joined by Tanesha and Diane of Blue Sky Fund to talk about the importance of outdoor equity and unconventional learning opportunities for all children regardless of income or racial heritage.

Believe it or not, there is a strong intersection between nature and the juvenile justice system.

How was the outdoors inspired you?

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The combination of law, anthropology, and archaeology sounds rather niche, right?
Despite the specificity of the work by Greg Werkheiser and colleagues, Cultural Heritage Partners play a huge role in advocating for the cultural rights of marginalized communities.

Today we're exploring questions like: What makes an ethical museum? and What can we be doing to help our Native American Neighbors.

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Have you ever wondered what "At Will" employment really means?

Most employees in this country live under "At Will" employment but that does not mean you do not have rights as a worker.

Today we're going over some of the most common forms of workplace discrimination with employment attorney, Sarah Robb.

Did you know that your cultural hairstyles, they/them pronouns, and needs as a pregnant person are all protected under the law?!

Should you ever need our guest you can find her practice Sarah Robb Law in Richmond, Virginia. Or @SarahRobbLaw on social media! Huge thanks to Sarah.

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Julie McConnell is an attorney and professor of law at University of Richmond known for her work with the Children's Defense Clinic. She also serves as an expert witness in serious criminal cases involving minors in which the child or teen stands to be tried as an adult or face life in prison.

Today we're discussing the grave consequences of juvenile sentencing in America, and how it relates to racial and social justice.

Did you know America is one of the only countries that tries children as adults?

From the era of "Super predators" to today--How fair is the "Adult sentences for adult crimes" sentiment? Let's talk about it.

Perhaps the real true crime is how we treat today's youth.

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"Marijuana" "Pot" "Weed" Whatever you are used to calling it. This plant has had a massive impact on American society in its 80+ years of prohibition.

Cannabis law and cannabis prohibition affects all of us regardless of our personal attitudes towards the drug. Today, Accessory to Justice is joined by expungement and cannabis expert Sheba Williams of Virginia NORML and NOLEF Turns Inc. to talk about the class and racial implications of The War on Drugs, medical benefits of Cannabis, and the future of Virginia Cannabis.

This episode goes far deeper than the hashtags.

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This week I am joined by fair housing advocate Helen Hardiman to discuss housing discrimination and housing as a civil right!

Many regions in America are facing a house crisis, and sometimes it may not be obvious when discrimination occurs. In fact, many landlords may not even know they are executing unfair practices!

Don't be the person to say "Not In My BackYard"

Where would you be without a roof over your head?

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Welcome back to Accessory to Justice by Airington Law!

This season explores all things civil rights law with a focus on how system inequality affects America's Black, Brown, and Disabled children. Most of the issues we explore this season affect our youth in ways some cannot imagine.

This episode features seasoned civil rights attorney and writer, Bianca White. We're breaking down the The School to Prison Pipeline--What is it? and how does it contribute to racial violence and mass incarceration?

Do police really make schools safer?

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