Cohen on Coerced Care That ‘Retraumatizes People Who Have Often Been Traumatized’
There is little data showing that detaining the seriously mentally ill against their wishes leads to healthy outcomes, the UCLA Luskin social welfare professor says.
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Managing Extreme Heat as a New School Year Begins
“Children’s bodies … are more vulnerable to extreme heat,” says UCLA Luskin’s V. Kelly Turner. “For many children, school is the only place with air conditioning.”
Report Finds Equity Gaps in L.A. Tech Sector
Study led by UCLA’s Jasmine Hill reveals a long journey ahead to fulfill L.A. venture capital firms’ pledge to increase diversity and civic engagement.
‘We Were Prepared and, as a Result, We Made Our Own Luck’
Civic leader Zev Yaroslavsky joined officials throughout the West who expressed relief that Tropical Storm Hilary did not wreak catastrophic damage or large-scale loss of life.
Loukaitou-Sideris on Transit-Oriented Development and Displacement
Planners and policymakers must take steps to ensure that transit hubs do not push out longtime residents, so that all may benefit from “smart growth.”
On the Benefits and Challenges of Going Car-Less in L.A.
UCLA Luskin urban planning experts weigh in on the trade-off between efficiency and equity on Southern California’s transportation landscape.
Astor on Clashing Strategies for Making Schools Safer
Approaches include zero-tolerance polices that “make each school look like a little prison” and social-emotional learning that aims to create a more caring, supportive atmosphere.
Segura on Expanding Representation and Accountability in L.A.
Scholars who have joined together to develop proposals for reform testify before a City Council committee that is seeking a path forward after a series of corruption scandals.
A Cautionary Note on the Easing of Water Restrictions
Millions of L.A. residents may go back to watering lawns three days a week, but stiffer restrictions may return as the planet gets hotter and drier, UCLA’s Gregory Pierce says.
Shade as an Essential Solution for Hotter Cities
V. Kelly Turner of UCLA Luskin Urban Planning says building shade structures is a simple yet effective strategy to protect against the dangers of extreme heat.
