An On-the-Ground Partnership to Curb Violence
UCLA Luskin team evaluates a White House initiative to empower local organizations to head off violent encounters in their communities.
Author Archive for: mbraswell
Entries by Mary Braswell
Turner on the Need for Disruptive Protest
“There’s always this dichotomy drawn between those who protest nicely versus those who are disruptive or confrontational. Real change doesn’t happen without both.”
On the Clear, Practical and Revolutionary Work of Don Shoup
His research into the consequences of misguided parking policies has profoundly changed the way we understand cities and inspired a viable movement to improve them.
Yaroslavsky on Standing Up Against Hate
Public officials must speak up and make it socially unacceptable to behave in bigoted ways, he says as new report shows rise in hate crimes in L.A. County.
Manville on Proven Strategies to Improve Transportation
Efforts to ease traffic congestion and increase public transit ridership can benefit from research showing what works and what does not.
A Historic Leadership Transition in L.A.
Experts from UCLA Luskin weigh in on Karen Bass’ place in history and challenges that lie ahead to address interlocking crises of homelessness, affordability and equity.
Torres-Gil Selected as American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare Fellow
His distinguished career in the academic, professional and policy arenas is recognized by the national honor society.
Torres-Gil on Retirement Security for Latinas
Among the longest-living yet lowest-earning groups in America, Latinas have faced challenges when it comes to saving and investing, but that trend is changing.
Miyashita Ochoa on Outdated Blood Donation Restrictions
Not only would a proposed update to FDA policy battle stigma against the LGBTQ community, it would greatly increase the supply of blood at a time of dire shortages.
Segura to Step Down as Dean, Remain on Faculty His six years leading the Luskin School has been marked by a deep commitment to equity, diversity and academic excellence
His six years leading the Luskin School has been marked by a deep commitment to equity, diversity and academic excellence
