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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've enjoyed the podcast. I don't think it gives any new information, so if that is what you are looking for, it may be disappointing.

I think the podcast is looking at the case specifically through the lens of systemic and institutional failures in the case—of which there were many. I got the sense that ultimately the family blames Shamika (and based on the facts of the case it seems warranted).

I didn't get the sense from the podcast that Jonquilyn Hill thinks Shamika is blameless. She never personally talked to Shamika (who refused to be interviewed), maybe she would have come out more strongly against Shamika if she did get to interview her.

I have worked with homeless families (in Maryland, not the District, but there is a lot of movement between the two). I was pretty shocked that the school accepted on face value Shamika's excuse that Relisha was under a doctor's care and out of school for 18 days. Usually that is the kind of privilege given to MC/UMC people, not homeless families in the welfare system.

I am guessing that this was a very traumatic case for all the adults in Relisha's life (family, social worker, teachers, law enforcement). Really the stuff of nightmares. I hope they are okay.

The family granted interviews because they know it is the only way people will keep looking for Relisha. Thanks WAMU for keeping this story alive.[/quote]

I agree with you. I enjoyed the podcast and the situation is so heartbreaking.[/quote]

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