A summit at the UC Irvine School of Law explores the consequences of the U.S.’s mass incarceration policies and in particular their effects on women.
Author Archives: Amy DePaul
A New Way to Battle Homelessness Gains Traction
Traditionally, chronically homeless people have had to overcome addiction and mental health problems before being eligible for housing programs. But some advocates are now saying that “housing first” is a better route.
Battered Lives: Anaheim Center Offers Hope to Domestic Violence Victims
The Orange County Family Justice Center in Anaheim is a unique refuge for domestic violence victims and part of a growing national movement to respond to spousal violence more effectively and compassionately. Part three in a series. Read parts one and two.
Battered Lives: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Abuse Hard for Immigrant Families
Culture, traditions, legal status and social isolation can make domestic violence in immigrant families harder to prevent, and respond to. Second in a three-part series.
Battered Lives: Santa Ana’s Ongoing Struggle With Domestic Violence
Santa Ana has the highest rate of domestic violence calls among all large cities in California. Experts say crowded living conditions and entrenched cultural mores make the problem difficult to combat. First in a three-part series.
OH SNACK! OC Schools Set Stricter Food Policies
This fall, federal authorities are requiring schools to get their snack offerings in line with the upgraded nutritional standards of school lunches.










