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The urgency to curb youth violence in Cincinnati has sparked numerous efforts, but good intentions alone aren't enough. As a licensed independent social worker overseeing programs at JustChoice, a reproductive justice organization, I wear many hats − wife, mother, and advocate for vulnerable children and teens profoundly affected by community and interpersonal violence. My mission is clear: to support families with the tools they need to thrive.

With Reproductive Rights in Ohio being on the ballot in Ohio in November, we felt it was important to re-examine what reproductive rights actually are, and how they affect not just women, but all people. The vision of comprehensive reproductive rights, includes a vision of a world where women are safer from the impact of sexual assault, rape and coercion, and Laura tells her personal story of why she works in the reproductive justice space.

Laura Sullivan is a licensed independent social worker who lives in Ohio.

In August of 2023, Pro-Choice Ohio released an investigative report on Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPC’s) This blog shares some key take aways about the impact of their practices in Ohio.

One of the rallying cries you’ll hear from CPCs and anti-abortion extremists is the phrase “protect women.” But let’s unpack what actually happens.

By now, you’ve no doubt seen the love and support we’re sharing this month in celebration of Pride. Perhaps you’ve wondered why an open adoption agency chooses to participate and recognize our LGBTQ brothers and sisters.

We raise our voices and celebrate LGBTQ families because our work is not done until more LGBTQ families are able to freely and openly welcome adoptive foster care children into their hearts and homes. Our work is not done until more LGBTQ families can adopt without discrimination or fear.