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Domestic Violence Restraining Order Isn’t Derailed by Couple’s Post-TRO Reconciliation

November 22, 2016 | Julianne Tobin Wojay | Bloomberg
It is the first case to clarify that a restraining order can be issued in California even if the parties briefly reconciled following the issuance of a temporary restraining order.

A Statement from LAAC’s Executive Director, Salena Copeland

November 17, 2016 |
A statement from Salena Copeland, LAAC's Executive Director.

Foster Youth are Traumatized Enough: Why Psych Meds Should be Better Regulated

July 29, 2016 | Tisha Ortiz | Chronicle of Social Change
According to San Jose Mercury News’ Drugging Our Kids series, foster kids in California are 3.5 times more likely than other adolescents in the U.S. to be put on a psychotropic drug.

Senator Wieckowski’s response to the Governor’s 2016-2017 budget proposal

January 7, 2016 | Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) |
Senator Bob Wieckowski prioritizes funding legal aid in the upcoming budget year.