Rights, Risks, and Roulette: The State of Reproductive Justice

Title of Event: Rights, Risks, and Roulette: The State of Reproductive Justice

Description of Event:

Reproductive justice for all is not just about individual choice but about dismantling the systems of oppression that have historically marginalized and harmed Indigenous peoples, Black people, and Women of Color. It requires a holistic approach that includes access to healthcare, bodily autonomy, and the ability to raise children in a supportive environment. Forced sterilization, forced birth, and the ever-growing medicalization of childbirth are very much part of the United States’ history and are arguably more present and more lethal today. Despite spending the most on healthcare compared to all high-income countries, the United States has the highest maternal and infant mortality rate. The overturn of Roe v. Wade only increased the risk of both infant and maternal death, and was a massive blow to reproductive rights. By understanding the deep-seated roots of reproductive oppression, advocating for community-based solutions, and working toward policy reforms, we can work toward creating a more just and equitable society for all. Advocating for Indigenous peoples, Black people, and Women of Color (BIWoC) involves addressing systemic and historical injustices while providing concrete ways to support and uplift their voices (Suarez-Balcazar, 2024; Theobald, 2019).

This presentation will address how to best support and advocate for Indigenous peoples, Black people, and Women of Color by first exploring the history of colonialism and its impact on reproductive autonomy. Audience members will learn how to advocate for safe and accessible healthcare, address mental health as a core component of reproductive justice, expand access to mental health support within reproductive justice, address the stigma around mental health in communities of color, and create safe and supportive spaces for mental health.

Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration.

This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 2.0 CEs for Psychologists, 2.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, 2.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs, 2.0 AASECT CEs for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, or 2.0 NBCC Clock Hours*. (*NBCC Clock Hours are available for live program attendance only.)

Date of Event: 3.21.25 (plus recorded for homestudy)

Time of Event: 10am-12pm CT/ 8am-10am PT/ 11am-1pm ET

Location: Online through Zoom plus recorded for homesudy

Presenter/Speaker: Angela Schubert, PhD

Company/Organization Sponsor: OCE at The Chicago School in partnership with The Association of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness

Contact Name: Office of CE at The Chicago School

Contact Email: officeofce@thechicagoschool.edu

Event Website: https://tcsppofficeofce.com/march_21_2025-2/

 AASECT Approved CEs: 2.0