The group has a disproportionate number of nurses, health care workers and families living in multigenerational homes.
Mental Health & Trauma
There's a pervasive culture of disbelief in the media, pop culture, politics and law enforcement. Advocates say better training and resources for police could help.
At least 64 agricultural workers have died of coronavirus in Santa Barbara County; 30 separate outbreaks reported among agricultural businesses.
The way a survivor is questioned about the details surrounding a sexual assault can greatly influence their ability to access memories of that traumatic incident.
Community groups in Santa Barbara County have prioritized outreach in multiple languages and addressed risks of shared working, transportation and living environments for workers.
Most states have state-administered systems that avoid many of the inconsistencies that have plagued NC child protective services.
Since my "Cultivating a Community" project on the garden was published in 2018, "We Got This" has grown tremendously.
Troubled data system, loose compliance with standards, local autonomy, training and pay disparities, and resource imbalances add up to wide variation in child protection policies and outcomes across North Carolina.
Confidentiality rules intended to protect children present challenges for investigating allegations of DSS misconduct.
Filipino Americans account for 4% of the nurses in the U.S. but about 25% of COVID-19 deaths among nurses. Some are leaving the profession.