Broken Adoptions, Bold Advocacy with Dawn J. Post
About this episode
Dawn J. Post discusses her advocacy work addressing issues in the adoption system, including broken adoptions and the need for better protections for youth.
In this episode with Dawn J. Post, a New York City–based children’s rights attorney, we talk about her work addressing critical issues within the adoption system—particularly broken adoptions and the warehousing of children in unregulated facilities. Dawn shares about the tragedy that inspired her to become an advocate for youth and how that led to the founding of Themis Youth Law and Advocacy. Our conversation explores the systemic failures impacting abandoned adoptees, including the lack of support systems, unmet educational needs, and the consequences of unethical adoption practices. Dawn underscores the urgent need for stronger oversight, improved screening processes, and greater protections for vulnerable youth. https://www.themisyouthlawadvocacy.org/ https://www.instagram.com/dawnjpostesq/#
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