The Continued Criminalization of Black Youth: California Juvenile Arrest Rates, 2000–2024
Ángel Mendiola Ross
For decades, many communities across the United States have responded to social problems created by poverty, disinvestment, and early childhood trauma through punitive approaches that include increased surveillance, aggressive policing, and incarcerating young people. These strategies can have profound, long-term negative effects on education, employment, and health outcomes (Barnert et al. 2018; Raphael and Stoll...
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Lithium Valley and Imperial Valley College Students: Bridging the Gap Between Youth Priorities and Policy
Anthony Cornejo, Monique Ureña
Due to the rapid rate of technological advancement, Lithium has become an invaluable resource at the center of a new and developing industry in the Imperial and Coachella counties.
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The Struggles and Contributions of Indigenous Women in Oxnard
Sayil Camacho, Veronica Terriquez
Oxnard, a coastal city in California, is known for its thriving agricultural industry and vibrant immigrant community, which together form the backbone of its local economy. Like many cities that attract immigrants, Oxnard has been shaped by global economic forces that draw people seeking employment and hoping to build a better life.
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Supporting a Thriving Youth in Northern Santa Barbara County
Chantiri Abarca, Yaquilina Aguirre, Linsey Rodriguez
Despite living in one of California’s wealthiest counties, many young Santa Barbara County residents continue to face significant social and economic barriers that impact their ability to thrive.
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Pursuing Higher Education: Exploring the Gendered Trajectories of Oxnard’s Latina/o Young Adults
Karina Chavarria, Sarahy Torres, Evelyn Espinoza, Jacqueline Ambriz, Monserrat Ruiz
Oxnard’s population of over 200,000 residents includes many who are of Latina/o, immigrant, and indigenous origin, and an increasing number of the city’s young Latina/o residents are attending college, with many beginning their postsecondary education at the local community college.
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Shaping the Next Generation: Trends Among Oxnard’s Young Adult Latina Workforce
By Victoria Ciudad-Real, Carolyn Park, Janna Shadduck-Hernandez, Veronica Terriquez
As the most populous city in Ventura County, California, Oxnard offers an economic window into the employment experiences of the region's young Latina workers.
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The Latina Wage Gap in Santa Barbara County
Veronica Terriquez, Jeannette Ciudad-Real
The gender wage gap—the difference between what men and women earn—remains a serious issue in the United States. For Latinas the wage gap isespecially wide, not only nationally but also in Santa Barbara County.
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The Latina Wage Gap in Ventura County
Veronica Terriquez, Jeannette Ciudad-Real
The gender wage gap—the difference between what men and women earn—remains a serious issue in the United States. For Latinas the wage gap is especially wide, not only nationally but also in Ventura County.
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Perspectives of Imperial Valley College Students on Local Investments
Veronica Terriquez (UCLA), Manuel Pastor (USC), Chris Benner (UCSC)
Imperial County plays a critical role in California’s agricultural industry and contains one of the largest lithium deposits in the country. At the same time, residents experience some of the highest levels of poverty in the state and face severe health challenges due to environmental pollution, poor air quality, and extreme summer temperatures.
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Unstable Hours, Unstable Lives: The Scheduling Crisis Facing Young Workers in Santa Cruz County
Veronica Terriquez (UCLA), Veronica Hamilton (UCSC), Steve McKay (UCSC)
Stable work schedules are a key indicator of job quality, as they make lives and incomes more predictable, particularly for workers juggling multiple responsibilities.
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Working with Pride: Young LGBTQ+ Workers, Labor Violations, and Safety Concerns
Steven Carmona Mora (UCLA), Veronica Terriquez (UCLA), Steve McKay (UCSC)
Although California has made significant strides in LGBTQ+ rights over the past couple of decades, many people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or nonheterosexual continue to face discrimination and unfair treatment at work.
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The Latina Wage Gap in Santa Cruz County
Veronica Terriquez, Sylvanna Falcón
The gender wage gap—the difference between what men and women earn—remains a serious issue in the United States.
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