On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, the Homelessness Policy Research Institute (HPRI) will host a Virtual Research Symposium to provide a space for researchers, policymakers, and providers to learn about and discuss current research on intimate partner violence (IPV) and homelessness during COVID-19. The program will include a presentation by People’s Health Solutions and Hub for Urban Initiatives regarding their rapid response research on this topic. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring several Los Angeles County partners who work closely with IPV and homelessness in our region.

Presenters:

• Melissa King, Principal, People’s Health Solutions
• JuHyun Sakota, Principal, People’s Health Solutions
• Sofia Herrera, Director of Research, Planning, & Policy, Hub for Urban Initiatives

Panelists:

• Amy Turk, Chief Executive Officer, Downtown Women’s Center
• Kandee Lewis, Executive Director, Positive Results Center
• Cristina Cortes, Manager, Domestic Violence Systems Alignment, LAHSA
• Elizabeth Eastlund, Executive Director, Rainbow Services
• Tiffany Duvernay-Smith, Advocate, Domestic Violence and Homeless Services Coalition