Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

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Psychedelics in Social Work

19 episodes

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Budding social workers interview a wide range of experts and practitioners in the field of psychedelics. Graduate students from the Crown School of Social Work then discuss how our guests' experiences and findings might inform and shape how social work in particular can help shape equitable policies and practices. Please like, subscribe, and share to your family, friends, frenemies, and outright enemies. All are welcome! Email us: pswuchicago@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychedelicsinsocialwork/

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Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

Psychedelics in Social Work

56 minutes 33 seconds

10 months ago

Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

Co-host Libby talks with Illinois State House Representative La Shawn K. Ford about the proposed Illinois CURE Act. Roundtable members Libby, Laura, Shaleyah, and Ben discuss the war on drugs, policing, and lessons learned from cannabis legalization.

Rep. La Shawn K. Ford represents Illinois’ 8th district since 2007. Rep. Ford is dedicated to addressing social justice issues, including disparities in employment, education and healthcare. He’s also driven efforts to improve housing, foster small business development, and expand veteran protections. Today, he discusses the Illinois CURE Act, which aims to bring a state-regulated model to Illinois.

Contact your local representative to voice your support for the CURE Act today! Find your representative: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/maps/

A fact check on today’s discussion: the IL CURE Act does include expungement for past criminal offenses related to psilocybin possession.

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