Attorneys for Jacob Blake say children of his witnessed police shooting their father up-close. We talk with a UW-Madison professor in human ecology about what effects an experience like that can have on a child, and how they can be cared for going forward. Then we check in with a political science professor about the latest on the special session Governor Evers called in response to Blake’s shooting.
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The Politics Behind The Brief Special Session On Police Reform
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called on state lawmakers to open a special legislative session on police reform this week in light of the shooting Jacob Blake in Kenosha by police. Republican lawmakers, who hold a majority in both the Assembly and Senate, gaveled in on Monday but immediately recessed before discussing proposed legislation. We talk to a political scientist to learn more about what happened in that special session and the politics at play in Wisconsin.
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How Witnessing Violence Impacts A Child's Life
Reports say that several children of Jacob Blake’s were in the car at the time of his shooting in Kenosha, WI last week. We talk with an expert on childhood trauma about how witnessing violence, especially involving parents, impacts a person.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Susan Johnson Guest
- Julie Poehlmann-Tynan Guest
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