Children and Families News Brief: Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities
Recent studies show that foreign-born women are more likely to be victims of homicide related to domestic violence than their non-immigrant counterparts. In this two-part series, Feet in Two Worlds reporters Jelena Kopanja and Valeria Fernández explore the challenges faced by battered migrant women and their children—including language barriers and threats of deportation. Read Part 1 >> Read Part 2 >>
Thursday, december 3 In the last few decades, the supposedly "small-state," libertarian model of the U.S. economy has opened the door to massive inequality. When should the government step in? With Professor Jeffrey Sachs. rsvp »
Monday, October 5 Child Welfare Watch released its latest report and brought together key players, including Assemblyman William Scarborough, to discuss the state's juvenile justice system. read more » Download Report » view event video »
U.S Representative Maxine Waters delivered the Nathan W. Levin Lecture on Public Policy, followed by a panel discussion about the impact of the economic collapse on African American communities. Read more » view video »
Valeria Fernández was recently on The Takeaway to discuss Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's announced immigration raids in Arizona. Listen to the story »
