We Say “Abolition”–In Solidarity With Those Who Are Harmed by the Child Welfare System
They said we were misguided to use the word “abolition” in our work. We wrote a response.
June is Stolen Children’s Month
Stolen Children’s Month calls for the abolition of all systems that steal children and separate families.
Nobody Should Believe Me Podcast: Who America Considers A Family
As the media weaves a narrative about evil doctors kidnapping children: the real harms caused by the child welfare system go unnoticed.
Revolutionary Social Work Podcast: Abolish Family Policing
Alan Dettlaff didn’t use the word abolition until 2018 — the year he invited Angela Davis to speak to his…
Amicus Brief Successful in New Jersey Supreme Court
These cases highlight the intersections of family policing, the criminal legal system, and the inherent violence of mandated reporting.
Mothers Outreach Network Reaches Next Phase in Guaranteed Income Pilot
By ensuring families have direct, unconditional financial support, this initiative helps prevent unnecessary state intervention.
Evaluating Texas’ “Active Efforts” Reform Using an Abolitionist Framework
This bill does not fundamentally shift the power of the child welfare system, promote true healing for families, or increase their access to direct supports.
Prize Winners Named for “Dream, Create, Liberate” Afrofuturist Art Publication
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our Dream, Create, Liberate: A Future Without Family Policing call for submissions.