Hosted by Tracy Merda, this podcast series delves into the intricacies of workers’ compensation law in New Jersey. It features experienced attorney Kathy Dotolli. Each episode explores different aspects of workers’ compensation, from understanding the legal process to handling common workplace injuries and navigating denied claims. Kathy Dotolli shares her expertise on workers’ legal rights, the challenges they face when filing claims, and the critical role an attorney plays in securing fair ...
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The Know Your Rights Camp Podcast hopes to inform, inspire and provide tools for the next generation of Black and Brown youth in a collective fight against systemic oppression.
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This podcast will help you handle police encounters as well as educate you on the amendments.
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The official podcast of the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
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Informing and empowering you to take control of your own reproductive health care and to be your own best advocate.
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In this episode of Workers' Comp: Know Your Rights, Tracy Merda sits down with experienced attorney Kathleen Dotoli to discuss key aspects of workers' compensation law in New Jersey. Kathy shares her expertise on what to do if your workers' compensation claim is denied, the difference between personal injury and workers' comp claims, and why it’s c…
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In this episode, we dive into the essential elements of workers' compensation law in New Jersey. Our guest attorney shares their journey into this law area and explains the purpose of workers' comp and how it functions within the state. We discuss common workplace injuries, the rights of injured workers, and the typical workers' comp case timeline.…
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KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 8: How The Autopsy Initiative & Independent Pathologists Allow The Families Of Individuals Killed While In Custody Achieve Justice
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In this special bonus episode of the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, Autopsy Initiative program head Nicole Martin and guest Dr. Roger A Mitchell Jr., a forensic pathologist, discuss the importance of their work in providing free autopsies for in-custody deaths. They highlight the need for transparency and objectivity in the process, noting that man…
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For today’s episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Nicole Martin, Legal Program Director for the Autopsy Initiative, interviews 17-year-old Cayden Brown. Brown, a youth from Detroit, represents young people in court who have committed misdemeanors across Michigan. His interest in law was sparked by his parents' divorce when he was six, where…
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KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 6: Combating The Challenges of Diet & Physical Health In Black & Brown Communities
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In the Know Your Rights Camp podcast episode, hosts Sean Tory and Dr. Milo Dodson interview Armond Rashaad, owner of Jabs Gym in Detroit. Rashaad shares his journey with physical fitness, which began with a desire to combat diabetes, a condition his grandfather has lived with his entire life. He discusses his initiative, the Run This Town movement,…
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KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 5: The Possibilities Black & Brown Youth Can Have Within The Tech Industry
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In this Know Your Rights Camp Podcast episode, hosts Tat Wza and Mariella Regalado interview Antoine “Antoine Digital” Patton, a self-taught coder who learned the skill while in prison. Patton shares his journey of learning to code without internet access and how he used his new skills to create an app that helps children send pictures and letters …
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KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 4: Why Art Serves As The Future Of Activism In Black & Brown Communities
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In the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast episode, host Sean Tory interviews Detroit-based artist, designer, and entrepreneur Rick Williams and visual artist Brandan “Bmike” Odums. Williams discusses his innovative approach to branding, designing, and marketing, while Odums shares his work on large-scale murals and public art exhibitions that explore ar…
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KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 3: Overcoming The Challenges Black & Brown Youth Face When Trying To Get Into College
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This latest episode in the Know Your Rights Podcast features host Sean Tory who interviews Cyekeia Lee and Mariela Regalado about their passion for higher education. Lee, who has a background in communication, counseling, and education, currently leads the Detroit College Access Network. Regalado, a Dominican immigrant from Brooklyn, developed her …
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KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 2: The Importance of Black & Brown Youth Knowing Their Local History
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Mariela Regalado, Crystal Bernard, and Alana Burke discuss the importance of knowing one's history and the role it plays in shaping identity and understanding the world in this episode of The Know Your Rights Camp Podcast. Bernard, a Detroit native, shares her experiences growing up in a family of revolutionary thinkers and the work of the General …
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KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 1: Practical Ways Black & Brown Youth Can Learn Financial Literacy
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In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, host Mariela Regalado interviews Melissa Jean-Baptiste, a retired New York City high school teacher and author of "So This is Why I'm Broke." Jean-Baptiste discusses the importance of financial literacy, particularly for Gen Z, and the need for financial education in schools. She also shares her…
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KYRC Podcast: Black & Brown Youth Should Understand That Mental Health Is A Pillar Of Social Justice | S3, E9
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Credits: Hosts: Sean Tory Special Guest: Dr. Milo Dotson Join Sean Tory in this episode of KYRC Podcast, as he sits down with renowned psychologist Dr. Milo Dotson. Together, they delve deep into the vital conversation surrounding mental health, with a specific focus on its impact within the Black and Brown communities. Dr. Dotson, with his extensi…
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Hosts: Sean Tory Special Guest: Brandan Bmike Odums Where does art fit into the fight against oppression? In this episode of KYRC podcast, Sean Tory speaks with Brandan "Bmike" Odums about the importance of art in social justice and how it can be used as a tool for change. Bmike shares his journey of integrating art into the Know Your Rights Camps …
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KYRC Podcast: Corporate Responsibility In Fighting For Justice With The Universal Music Group Task Force For Meaningful Change | S3, E6
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Credits: Hosts: Nicole Martin Special Guest: Dr. Menna Demessie In today's episode of the KYRC Podcast, we delve into the transformative world of legal and social justice reforms with two formidable figures in the fight against racial inequality and police brutality. Our host, Nicole Martin, an attorney and the legal program director for the Know Y…
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Credits: Aicha Sacko Hosts: Ernest Crim III Special Guest: Join us in a riveting episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, as host Aicha Sacko sits down with the passionate Anti-Racist Educator and hate crime survivor, Ernest Crim III. With a rich background as a classroom teacher and a prominent voice on social media, Crim is renowned for his …
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KYRC Podcast: Improving The Physical Health Of Black & Brown Communities | S3, E5 Season 3 - Episode 5:
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Credits: Hosts: Aicha Sacko Special Guest: Justin Foreman In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, host Aicha Sacko interviews Justin Foreman, a second-year surgical resident. Foreman discusses the importance of health in the Black community, highlighting the higher susceptibility to diseases like diabetes and hypertension. He emphasiz…
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KYRC Podcast:The Advantage Black & Brown Youth Can Have Learning Financial Literacy | S3, E4
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Credits: Hosts: Aicha Sacko & TJ Estandian Special Guest: Moncy Hawkins In this engaging episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Aicha Sacko delves into a captivating conversation with Moncy Hawkins, an ex-corporate accountant turned credit consulting maestro at Fig Restoration. Hawkins shares her transformative journey from the structured wo…
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KYRC Podcast: Why Black & Brown Youth Should Understand Their Legal Rights Before Adulthood | S3, E3
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In this episode of the KYRC Podcast, Autopsy Initiative legal program director Nicole Martin speaks with Assistant Dean of Student Development at Thurgood Marshall School of Law for Texas Southern University Tanisha Green. They discussed Green's presentation for the Know Your Rights Camp, which will cover the rights of minors, the Bill of Rights, a…
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KYRC Podcast: Understanding How An Autopsy Brought George Floyd’s Killer Cop To Justice | S3, E2
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Credits: Hosts: Nicole Martin Special Guest: Brandon Williams In today’s episode of KYRC Podcast, Autopsy Initiative legal program director Nicole Martin speaks with George Floyd’s nephew Brandon Williams Nicole Martin, the legal program director for the Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative, interviews Brandon Williams, George Floyd's nephew. W…
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KYRC Podcast: The Importance Of Know Your Rights Camp For Liberating Black & Brown Youth | S3, E1
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Hosts: Nessa Diab Special Guest: Colin Kaepernick Last year in Houston, Texas, our founders Colin (@kaepernick7) and Nessa (@nessnitty) really got into the heart of some tough issues in this episode of the KYRC Podcast. They didn't shy away from talking about the unfairness and challenges hitting Black and Brown communities right in our own backyar…
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In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, hosts Alysha P., Karl Ferguson, and Dr. Milo discuss health and wellness with certified nutritionist and agricultural therapist, Jasmine Simone. Simone emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all diet, as everyone is at a different stage in their health journey. She suggests starting the day w…
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In this episode of the Know Your Rights podcast, hosts Alysha P., Karl Ferguson Jr., and Jasmine Simone discuss trauma and its impact on mental health with guest Dr. Milo Dotson, a licensed psychologist and senior manager for diversity inclusion and community outreach at Belkin International. Dotson explains that trauma can be experienced directly …
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In this episode of Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, hosts Yesi Ortiz and Aicha Sacko interview Christopher Chavis, the executive director of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) Los Angeles chapter alongside Diana Barbadillo, a board member of the NLG. Chavis explains that the NLG's work revolves around promoting access to justice and holding those in po…
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In an episode of the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, host Alysha P. discusses the importance of art programs in schools with guests Brandan “BMike” Odums, a visual artist, and Sean Tory, a community educator. They discuss the negative effects of cutting art programs in schools, such as limiting students' creativity and potential career paths. They a…
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In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, hosts Alysha P. and Aicha Sacko interview human rights lawyer and Project Knucklehead founder Dr. Amir Whitaker. They discuss the importance of Critical Race Theory in education and the current attacks on it; particularly in Florida. Dr. Whitaker explains how lower expectations for Black student…
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In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, hosts Mariela Regalado and Tat Wza discuss technology and its potential for social change with guests Kevin Perry, James Green, and Perry Irving. The guests, all young entrepreneurs, share their experiences in the tech industry and how they've used technology to further their careers. They discu…
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KYRC's volunteer Alysha Pamphile and Yesi Ortiz speak with financial advisors from the JP Morgan Private Bank. Caleb Dawkins. Dawkins has worked with wealthy celebrities and tech entrepreneurs but also takes time to educate his community on gaining financial freedom. During this episode, Dawkins explains what financial freedom looks like and how an…
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For this episode of the KYRC Podcast, host Miabelle joins KYRC Youth Ambassador Shandra Rogers as they speak with New Orleans-based artist Brandan BMike Odums who heads Eternal Seeds. The organization centers its work around empowering and preserving New Orleans Black history and culture by focusing on young and emerging artists. During the convers…
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In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, hosts Mariela Regalado and TJ Estandian interview Sean Tory and Campus Life Development Coordinator at the College of Southern Nevada. Tory discusses his mission to advance the wellbeing of black and brown communities through education, self-empowerment, and the creation of new systems. He also …
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Why #MentalHealth & #Therapy Are More Important For Black & Brown Youth More Than Ever | S1, E3
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Having adequate mental health is a must in the battle against oppression. According to data, Black people are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems such as major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. In this KYRC Podcast, volunteers Alysha Pamphile and Karl Ferguson Jr. talk about the importance of therapy and …
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100 SUITS for 100 Men founder Kevin Livingston and KYRC Youth Ambassador Aicha Sacko discuss the KYRC Autopsy Initiative with leaders, including Legal Program Director Nicole Martin and Legal Program Manager Iman McAllister. The initiative is committed to ensuring transparency and justice by providing a second autopsy free of charge for victims' fa…
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A wise person once said, "You don't know where you're going if you don't know where you come from." This is why, for this episode of the KYRC Podcast, we speak with Claytee White who serves as Director of The Oral History Research Center at the University of Las Vegas. During the conversation with Miabelle and KYRC Youth Ambassador Aicha Sacko, Whi…
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Much of what we've discussed in previous episodes isn't easy to understand unless there's a real life case study to relate to. For this episode we hear from Raitis who moved to the UK from his native Latvia in 2011. He worked in a number of jobs including fruit picking and construction. Here we find out what happened when someone offered him a job …
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Understanding how to spot the signs of labour exploitation is crucial. But equally important is knowing how to report your concerns and the information that the GLAA and partners are looking for when you make that call. In the first part of this episode Justine Currell from the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline explains what the helpline doe…
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In this episode we focus on modern slavery and how to spot the signs if you or someone you know has been exploited. We are joined by GLAA Senior Investigating Officer Jen Baines. Jen began the episode by explaining the difference between modern slavery and labour exploitation. More information about the qualification visit the Skills and Education …
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In this third episode of our series we look more closely at employment rights and some of the main points to be aware of when you start work. Marina Glasgow from ACAS explains the most important employment rights to be aware of when you move into the world of work and how ACAS can help if you need information or advice. For information or advice vi…
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Job scams are sadly extremely prevalent in the current job market. During the COVID-19 pandemic, almost three in four jobseekers (74%) applied for jobs that were not genuine. In the second episode of this podcast series we learn more about how to apply for jobs safely. We are joined by Keith Rosser, Chair of JobsAware, who explains how to tell the …
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GLAA CEO Elysia McCaffrey introduces the second series of Know Your Rights, with the focus for these six episodes all on the Level 1 Award in Workers' Rights and Labour Exploitation we have developed with the Skills and Education Group. In this first episode GLAA Head of Communications Paul Coffey spoke to Head of Prevention and Partnerships Frank …
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Exploatarea prin muncă este o problemă globală și o crimă internatională, afectând milioane de oameni din întreaga lume, incluzând deasemenea multe victime și în Regatul Unit. În fiecare an, Gangmasters And Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) identifică mii de potențiale victime ale exploatării și lucrează în parteneriat cu alte agenții pentru a: Preveni…
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Labour exploitation is a global problem and international crime, affecting millions of people worldwide, including many victims within the UK. Each year, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) identifies thousands of potential victims of exploitation and works in partnership with other agencies to: Prevent worker exploitation Protect vul…
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Customers at hand car washes and any other business should be provided with all the basic information that they need to be able to make an informed decision about the goods or services that they purchase. In this episode, Dean Cooke from Slough Trading Standards talks to Andreea Salvage about the key consumer protections people should be aware of. …
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Health and safety is all about stopping workers from getting hurt or ill through work. Everyone has a right to work in places where risks to their health and safety are properly controlled. Health and safety is particularly important at hand car washes, with the use of chemicals and also the interaction employees have with customers. In this episod…
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The National Minimum Wage was introduced on April 1 1999 and in the following 22 years, it has transformed the UK’s labour market. In the first 20 years of its existence, HM Revenue and Customs’ dedicated National Minimum Wage team helped over 835,000 workers recover almost £119 million in unpaid wages. Joining journalist Andreea Salvage for this e…
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Workers being exploited for their labour is something that sadly continues to exist in 21st century Britain. Men, women and children of all ages and backgrounds can become victims of human trafficking, forced labour, domestic servitude or debt bondage. Victims are controlled by force, threats, coercion, abduction, fraud and deception. In this episo…
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The number of hand car washes in the UK has increased dramatically over the last 15 years. As many as 7,000 hand car washes have popped up across the country and while many follow all the rules and regulations, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) and other law enforcement agencies have uncovered issues ranging from labour exploitation…
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Know Your Repro Rights is a new podcast here to educate and empower you to make informed decisions about your own healthcare, and advocate for your own reproductive health. Hosted by: Emma Schultz Edited by: Daniel Palmer Transcript: Hello, and welcome to Know Your Repro Rights, a brand new podcast hosted by me, Emma Schultz! This podcast aims to e…
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This podcast should help you handle police encounters as well as educate you about your amendments.
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Legal Aid helps because we believe in building a better community and building a more just society- for our neighbors, for our children, for our families. Legal Aid helps ensure justice and fairness for all by providing help to the most vulnerable in our society. Legal Aid provides access to legal resources so people can protect their rights, their…
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