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LA crackdown on pimps, prostitutes and johns gets new allies: tree trimmers
On Thursday, Councilwoman Nury Martinez released the results of the study aimed at the problem.
The research, conducted by Henrik Minassians and David Lopez from CSUN, examined environmental factors that allow prostitution and human trafficking to take hold. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Citing new studies, CSUN researchers hope to lower valley's number of working prostitutes
Two studies out of Cal State Northridge aim to cut back on prostitution and human trafficking in the San Fernando Valley. Both studies focus on areas along Sepulveda and Lankershim Boulevards. -- Southern California Public Radio
Musical prodigy Emily Bear scores with a ‘Symphony of the Heart’ benefit at Valley Performing Arts Center
Andrea Bear remembers thinking the toy piano music coming from the kids’ playroom was her eldest child practicing his lessons. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Study: Cut Human Trafficking By Trimming Valley Trees
Cal State Northridge researchers found that overgrown trees block street lighting, attracting illegal activities. Juan Fernandez reports. -- CBS Los Angeles
Newest members of college police departments: Bomb-sniffing K-9s
"They just feel safe seeing these dogs and knowing they're at work, helping to contribute to the various things the police department does to keep them safe," said Anne Glavin, police chief at California State University, Northridge. -- Police One
Taskforce Tackles San Fernando Valley's Prostitution Problem
The studies -- conducted by Drs. Henrik Minassians and David Lopez from California State University Northridge -- do not focus on law enforcement tactics but rather the environmental factors that make the streets places where prostitution and human trafficking can flourish. -- North Hollywood Patch
New effort to reduce trafficking in persons and prostitution
Measures announced this week are based on a study by Drs. Henrik Minassians and David López of CSU Northridge. This study, one of the components of the operations of the Special Force against Human Trafficking, found environmental factors that contribute to the concentration of illegal activity in the area, including lack of lighting or the presence of abandoned lots. - La Opinión
Upcoming concerts: Punk Rock Swap Meet, Smokey Robinson, Bonnie Raitt and more
Symphony of the Heart: Benefit concert for Save a Child’s Heart in Israel (www.saveachildsheartus.org). Performers include Melissa Manchester, dance ensemble Keshet Chaim, the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony, Palestinian musician Ali Paris and Israeli singer Rita, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $45-$150. Valley Performing Arts Center at Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-3000. www.symphonyoftheheartla.com -- Pasadena Star News
CSUN Students Provide Free Tax Preparation Assistance for Low-Income People
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) launches the 2017 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Clinic, offering free assistance with state and federal tax preparation to low-income individuals and families, including non-English speakers, people with disabilities and veterans, from Jan. 28 through April 15 at CSUN and satellite locations throughout the San Fernando Valley. -- AmericanTowns.com
Plan to curb sex trafficking in Van Nuys calls for adding street lamps and trimming trees
Night after night, a small group of students and professors from California State University Northridge traveled to Van Nuys last year for an unorthodox mission -- Prime Time Reporters