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Abolition Reflections: Lessons from the Movement | Season Finale
Season 1, Ep. 10
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Welcome to the Season Finale of Abolition Lessons on the Schools Not Prisons Podcast!
In this final episode, Irene Franco Rubio, your host and producer, reflects on the powerful lessons we've explored throughout the season. From the intersections of prison abolition to reimagining community safety, each episode has been a vital story in understanding how we can build a world rooted in justice and liberation for all. Together, we've learned, unlearned, and reimagined what a world without oppressive systems could look like.
Thank you for being part of this journey—let’s continue building a future where justice, care, and liberation are possible for everyone.
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