Posts in Social Justice
Understanding Working Conditions of Domestic Workers in California
Understanding Working Conditions of Domestic Workers in California

California Domestic Workers Coalition (CDWC) is a statewide alliance of community-based organizations, domestic employers, worker centers, labor unions, faith groups, students, and policy advocates. CDWC sought to build a strategy for advocacy and outreach by understanding working conditions of domestic workers in geographic context. PHS came alongside CDWC to untangle complex relationships among various datasets to paint a clear picture of working conditions for domestic workers in California.

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Social JusticeMelissa KingLandscape and Policy Analysis, Data Visualization and Storytelling
Project Healing: A Social Determinants of Health Platform for Justice-Involved Persons
Project Healing: A Social Determinants of Health Platform for Justice-Involved Persons

Valley Care Community Consortium, Tarzana Treatment Centers, and Center for Living and Learning sought to improve care coordination for their clients by using a social determinants of health (SDoH) platform to support referral and communication. While the initiative was community-led, the providers partnered with PHS, who served as a process facilitator. PHS in turn designed and facilitated a six-phase process for choosing and piloting a SDoH platform.

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Social Justice, Health and Mental Health CareMelissa KingHuman-Centered Design, Community Engagement