LA Creates Position To Coordinate County’s Response To Domestic Violence Needs
"There is no part of our county service that is not touched in some way by domestic violence," Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said. "I remember reports from animal welfare of women dropping off animals saying, 'my husband won't let me have this pet anymore,' and noticing some bruises on the woman."
KPCC:
LA County Turns Attention To Domestic Violence
A motion passed unanimously Tuesday by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors creates a set of positions at the Department of Public Health devoted to coordinating the county's response to the needs of domestic violence victims and domestic violence prevention. It also moves the county's domestic violence council to the public health department. (Palta, 11/7)
In other news from across the state —
Los Angeles Times:
L.A. County Can Shut Down Restaurants. So Why Not Polluters, Supervisors Ask
Los Angeles County health officials can shut down restaurants when they rack up health code violations, but they can't stop polluters when toxic emissions threaten residents. County supervisors want to change that. They approved a motion Tuesday seeking more enforcement teeth for the Department of Public Health, including the power to order the closure of facilities emitting harmful chemicals into the air. (Barboza, 11/7)
Sacramento Bee:
Sacramento County Approves $44 Million For Homeless Mental Health And Drug Abuse Services
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved $44 million over the next three years for a homeless prevention program spearheaded by Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg. The county will now partner with the city of Sacramento by first providing better coordinated care in emergency rooms – often the main point of contact for many living on the streets, especially those with mental and physical ailments. (Lillis and Flethcer, 11/7)