E12. Junior High and Courthouse
From The Sadie Green Story. by Sadie Green/Pam Colby
April 13, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 12
About this episode
The episode explores Sadie's experiences in junior high, focusing on themes of shame, hunger, and family violence within the school and social service systems.
Send us Fan Mail We return to Sadie’s junior high, where shame and hunger shape the days. A simple lunch ticket becomes a symbol of belonging. The story turns to school staff, a juvenile courtroom, and a social service system that finally pushes back. A medical directive becomes the face-saving cover to intervene when family violence is hiding in plain sight. Thanks for listening. Feel free to subscribe and share with others. You can also email us at < sadiegreenstory@gmail.com or send a v...
People in this episode
Hosts: Sadie, Pam Colby
Topics covered
- junior high
- family violence
- belonging
- school staff
- court system
Keywords
- junior high
- shame
- hunger
- family violence
- school staff
- courtroom
- social services
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: social service system
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