In this episode we discuss domestic violence and Black women. We cover Marissa Alexander’s story, a Black woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for protecting herself from her abusive estranged ex-husband. And we highlight Survived & Punished, a coalition working to free criminalized and incarcerated survivors.
To learn more about Marissa Alexander and her story please visit her website.
Visit the Survived and Punished website to find resources, take action, donate, or support the coalition’s mission to decriminalize surviving domestic violence.
If you or a loved one need help, call 911 if you are in immediate danger. For anonymous, confidential help, 24/7, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.7233 or 1.800.787.3224 now.
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Resources
Who is Marissa Alexander and why does she face 60 years in prison? by Free Marissa Now
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