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September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the importance of open, honest conversations about sex, relationships, consent, and safety. But one group is regularly left out of the conversation: adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are overrepresented in the prison system for sex related crimes — better education and support can change that.

John Griffiths invited us to be interviewed on his KBOO radio show. John hosts Disability Justice: An Everyday Pursuit for Survival, which airs on the first Friday of each month at 9:30 AM. Jenna and Heather had a great time speaking with John and are excited to share the interview with you! We’ve put together some key highlights from the conversation.