Applied Research Center

The Applied Research Center, located in Oakland, CA, is a national independent research institute dedicated to advancing racial justice through comprehensive research, advocacy, and journalism. Focusing on issues of race and public policy, the organization collaborates with researchers and advocates to address discrimination and access to public assistance programs.

Through its investigative efforts, the Center highlights systemic violations within programs like California's CalWORKs, revealing issues such as language discrimination, illegal sanctions, and miscalculations of exemptions that impact vulnerable families. By documenting the experiences of affected families, the Applied Research Center aims to foster accountability and invoke necessary reforms within public assistance systems.

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