Kassandra Frederique
@kassandra_fred
Executive Director @DrugPolicyAct and @DrugPolicyOrg- Views are my own. đź‡đź‡ą(she/her)
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http://www.drugpolicy.org 07-01-2014 16:06:59
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Important new analysis from Prison Policy Initiative: 1 in 2 people in state prisons meet criteria for an SUD and 2 in 3 reported drug use in the 30 days before their arrest. We need harm reduction, treatment, healthcare, income support, and housing for PWUD, not criminalization.
No one should be locked up for marijuana. And it’s vital to know where the presidential candidates stand. Our own Maritza Perez Medina talked to @USAToday about Kamala Harris’ marijuana track record & how she’s embraced it as a racial justice issue. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…
Check out our ED Kassandra Frederique talk Kamala Harris’ evolving drug policy record & why whoever the next president is must go further on marijuana legalization & invest in health solutions to the overdose crisis that save lives instead of criminalize.
(1/5) We are SO EXCITED to share our brand new toolkit with you! 🎉 Gender Affirming Harm Reduction: A Toolkit for Syringe Service Programs was created with so much love and care with our friends at Trans Equity Consulting and with the support of National Harm Reduction Coalition 🔗bit.ly/LLCToolkit2024
It’s Overdose Prevention Centers (OPCs) National Solidarity Week! Don’t miss this crucial Filter | harm reduction journalism piece by @drugpolicyorg’s Kellen Russoniello, outlining how we can clear the legal path for OPCs. #OPCSolidarity Let’s discuss! 🧵 filtermag.org/overdose-preve…