“We are beginning to have that safety that we always desired and required but have never had easy and safe access to when dealing with law enforcement," said Rita Garcia, program coordinator at the TransLatin@ Coalition in Los Angeles.
Community & Public Health
La falta de programas en español en San Francisco amenaza la tasa de reincidencia y pone la seguridad pública en riesgo, dijeron defensores de los servicios sociales.
An Advocate data analysis found that in Los Angeles County and across the country, hate crimes against transgender people are reaching historic highs.
More than half of Nevada counties are considered maternal health care deserts. This series explores maternal health care gaps, the patchwork of resources, and the role of doulas in rural Nevada.
A tragic incident involving a 10-year-old Milwaukee boy raises difficult questions about trying juveniles as adults.
Clinical social worker LaVontae Hill found help for his mental health struggles due to OCD and anxiety but had to fight entrenched mental health stigma along the way.
San Benito County is grappling with rising crime and gang issues amid rapid growth. Can community-led solutions turn the tide?
Indiana schools vary when it comes to access to external defibrillators, impacting response to cardiac arrests. Advocates are pushing for comprehensive emergency plans.
Homeless individuals in San Luis Obispo County often suffer from PTSD, impacting their mental health and housing stability.
Experts say discrimination against people who use medication to treat their opioid use disorder is rampant. The Justice Department is trying to change that.