Could This Happen in Your Program?: The Podcast
Join us each month for "Could This Happen in Your Program?," a podcast from the NYS Justice Center where we find collaborative solutions for protecting New York's most vulnerable.
Each episode, we’ll delve into real-world scenarios and Justice Center case studies, uncovering proven tactics to combat systemic abuse. Hear from Justice Center staff, agency providers, individuals with lived experience, and more as we explore how we can work together to build a safer New York.
Could This Happen in Your Program?: The Podcast
Latest Episodes
Environmental Considerations for Suicide Prevention
People with disabilities are not immune to the risk of suicide, even when in the care of others.In this episode, we speak with Tricia Hartnett, deputy director of the Office of Prevention and Health Initiatives at the NYS Office of Menta...
Understanding Pica
In this episode, we dive into a complex and often misunderstood behavioral eating disorder: pica.Characterized by the persistent craving and ingestion of non-food substances—such as soil, chalk, fabric, or metal—pica presents uniq...
Celebrating and Fostering Disability Pride
In honor of Disability Pride Month, we kick off this episode by sitting down with our Director of Disability, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) to discuss the importance of Disability Pride and why true inclusion requires movin...
Evolving Protections for Those in Care
To mark National Safety Month and the one-year anniversary of the “Could This Happen in Your Program?” podcast, we are looking ahead to the next chapter of our mission and the Justice Center’s commitment to prevent, protect, and advocate...
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