This story is part of a larger story led by Dana Ullman, a 2021 California Fellow who is reporting on disparities in the quality and access to health care for Latino and Indigenous peoples in Mendocino County. ...
Healthcare Regulation and Reform
The promotores already have the trust of their communities, filling gaps in public health information through translation, providing COVID-19 testing, referrals for vaccinations, and responding to the direct needs of their community with cultural understanding.
The state's Crime Victim Compensation Program reimburses victims of violent crime for costs related to injury and loss.
For years, East Oakland residents were told the air they breathe is safe. New data suggests that’s not actually the case.
As communities emerge from the pandemic, local thought leaders are asking whether this is a turning point that could trigger a revolution that changes local food systems for the better.
This story was produced by Janine Zeitlin, a participant in the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism's 2020 Data Fellowship.
This story is produced as part of a larger project by Matthew Brannon, a participant in the 2020 California Fellowship.
Advocates say there are steps we can take as individuals to understand “rape culture” and the roles we may play in it. Learning about how to interact with and respect each other can start as early as kindergarten.
There’s no timeline for healing. The survivors in this episode have spent months and years finding ways to make themselves feel better physically, mentally and emotionally.
Many survivors who choose to report to law enforcement say their interactions with officers left them feeling blamed, dejected and angry.