According to a number of local experts and law enforcement officials, there are two key components to the domestic violence system that require additional support: funding and a lack of education.
Also, pandemic stimulus funds miss many vulnerable Americans, and a fresh focus on COVID-created pregnancy complications.
A combination of increased substance abuse, a lack of shelter options and a backlogged court system made it difficult for victims to get timely help.
“I think it would be a bit cavalier to all of a sudden say, We’re completely through with it,” Dr. Fauci said at a center event this week.
Stories from the Bay Area’s tiny homes full of hope, disappointment.
Highly valued, proven effective and undercompensated.
From providing accurate COVID-19 information to advocating for testing and vaccination with cultural sensitivity, these community healthcare workers were key to serving marginalized Hispanic populations.
There is an ongoing mental health care provider shortage affecting children and young adults across the United States.
Why it's so hard for kids in crisis to access the mental health care they need in Santa Clara County
As demand skyrocketed during the pandemic, already scarce resources for youth were stretched even thinner.
The pandemic compounded barriers to accessing medical care—and many continue to delay or forgo treatment.