In this episode of Changemakers LA, LISC LA Program Officer Erica Webster delves into the topic of diversion programs. These programs aim to prevent or minimize an individual's involvement with law enforcement or the criminal justice system by providing services such as mental health and substance abuse treatment or housing support. This discussion explores these …

In this episode of Changemakers LA, Konstantin Hatcher, Senior Director of Community Impact at California YIMBY, Maria Casillas, Founder & Executive Leader of Pride In Truth, and Alan Greenlee, Executive Director of the Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing share their insights and experiences on how public policy can address the equity gap in regional …

If you're interested in the justice system and how it impacts individuals and communities, this episode of the Changemakers LA Podcast is a must-listen. Host Wendy Gomez speaks with Danielle Lafayette, the founder and Executive Director of Unite a Nation, a community-based organization providing housing, economic stability, and restorative justice services to formerly incarcerated individuals. …