The Know Your Rights Podcast: Recent Episodes
Love, Unity & Values (LUV) Institute
Getting stopped by the police can happen to anybody, regardless of whether or not they have committed a crime. This can be a frightening experience, especially for Black and brown males and others belonging to high-risk populations. That is why the Love, Unity & Values (LUV) Institute has been appointed by the City of Chicago Community Justice Initiative to help lead the "Know Your Rights" campaign. As a non-profit organization based in Bronzeville, Chicago, we are committed to helping folks know their rights, understand what to expect in a police encounter, and navigate the resources available to them. Over the course of this podcast, you will hear from criminal justice attorneys and other special guests about a variety of topics, including how to access free legal representation and why it is so important to know your rights. We will also delve into the four key tips for activating those rights, should a police encounter occur. For more information, email admin@luvinstitute.org, visit www.luvinstitute.org, and follow the LUV Institute on social media.
As we reflect upon key takeaways from the podcast, we call upon our audience to spread the Know Your Rights campaign; together, we can educate, equip, and empower our communities.
Knowing your rights is critical. But does activating them always go as planned? Our guests discuss how activating your rights can be complicated in a criminal justice system that is far from just.
Guests:
Mark Mitchell, Reentry Director at Teamwork Englewood
Jade Mitchell
Attorney Sue Pak explains the processes for record expungement, record sealing, and other legal services offered through Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA).
Guest:
Sue Pak, Emerging Adults Supervising Attorney at CGLA
First Defense Legal Aid (FDLA) staff share the legal background behind the 4 main tips, offer advice for how to navigate a police interaction, and walk listeners through the hotline process for accessing free legal representation.
Guests:
Alex Santistevan, former Staff Attorney and Legal Education Director at FDLA
David Alvarez, Senior Hotline Responder at FDLA
The Know Your Rights campaign is building momentum, and it would not be possible without our political leaders. Alderman Pat Dowell explains why she brought the Know Your Rights campaign to Chicago’s 3rd Ward.
Guest:
Alderman Pat Dowell, 3rd Ward, City of Chicago
What is the City of Chicago Community Justice Initiative, and how is this podcast made possible?
Alderman Sophia King of Chicago’s 4th Ward provides background on the Know Your Rights campaign and explains why it is so important for her constituents.
Guest:
Alderman Sophia King, 4th Ward, City of Chicago
LUV Institute hosts, Lauren Bagshaw and Dr. Linda Upshaw, introduce the Know Your Rights campaign, outline the podcast, and provide an overview of the four key Know Your Rights tips.