Policy

In the wake of a pandemic that has pushed our health care system to its limits, crippled the economy, and brought into stark

Safety net programs are under threat nationwide. In California, we feel those pressures too. Amid this uncertainty, our state continues to strengthen the system that ensures people can access the care they need.

This brief shares findings from our statewide public opinion research on domestic violence and CalVEX's report on the cost of intimate partner violence.

How can Medicaid continue to evolve from a health care system that treats symptoms to an engine of prevention and health equity for millions of people?

This report, based on listening sessions with survivors of domestic violence, includes several recommendations for California's Department of Social Services. 

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health crisis in California. Among California residents, 35 percent of women and

Community health workers and promotores (CHWs) are trusted members of communities who leverage their community connections or

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread, multigenerational problem in California that has dangerous and cascading

Since the beginning of the pandemic, community-based organizations (CBOs) across California have stepped up to provide

As the longest standing PFL program in the nation, the California PFL program provides a unique view into the impacts and effectiveness of PFL legislation. This report hightlights key findings from an analysis of the past two decades of California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program.