MPR News with Angela Davis

The #FreeBritney effect: Conservatorships under scrutiny

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The #FreeBritney movement has highlighted the immense power that court-ordered guardians wield over their wards and raised alarms about the potential for abuse. Guest host Chris Farrell will examine guardianships and conservatorships, and discuss what steps can be taken to reduce the risk of exploitation. 

Guests: 

  • Pamela Teaster is a professor of human development and family science at Virginia Tech and director of the Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology.

  • Marit Peterson is associate director of the Minnesota Elder Justice Center.

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