Scholars at Risk

Literature serves as a gateway to understanding the lives of people across the globe. However, repressive governments may censor or suppress written works, putting writers at risk. Sarwerasa Rafizada is a Scholar at Risk dedicated to pushing past the Taliban regime and promoting international recognition of Afghan women and their literary contributions.

On today's show, we hear how the University of Arkansas School of Social Work and the Fayetteville Police Department have paired up to handle mental health crises more effectively. Also, learning from a scholar at risk who works to promote the literature of women writers from Afghanistan. Plus, we have more about a report that states workers in Arkansas were owed more than $1.5 million in back wages from employers.

College campuses, including the University of Arkansas, observed International Education Week last week. Several campus organizations use part of International Education Week to highlight scholars and artists at risk around the world. This year that spotlight included a moderated discussion about the human and environmental costs of war. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams panelists to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to discuss the need for more visibility.

This year's Professor Dick Bennett Lecture, hosted by the Scholars at Risk Committee at the University of Arkansas, is going to be held virtually on…