425 - Polyamorous Legal Rights: The Fight for Equality with Diana Adams Esq. and Dr. Heath Schech...

Activism

Activism for polyamorous rights is gaining momentum, with grassroots movements playing a crucial role. Diana Adams emphasizes the importance of supporting organizations like the Chosen Family Law Center and the Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition. They encourage involvement through financial support, social media engagement, and local activism, particularly in progressive cities 1. Heath Schechinger highlights the need for resources to support legislative drafting and grassroots organizing 2.

We need financial support, of course, tax deductible donations, but also just following along and boosting our online campaigns, sharing our pride, messaging on social media.

--- Diana Adams

These efforts aim to normalize polyamory and ensure legal protections for non-traditional families.

   

Professional Support

Professional organizations are pivotal in supporting non-monogamous individuals. Heath Schechinger discusses the lack of training standards for therapists on non-monogamy and LGBTQ issues, stressing the importance of policy reform within professional associations like the American Psychological Association 3. He and his colleague have established resources for medical and mental health providers to better support non-monogamous clients 4.

We created empirical resources for medical and mental health providers that are the first of their kind.

--- Heath Schechinger

These initiatives aim to reduce stigma and improve the quality of care for non-monogamous individuals.