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Q&A: MPA Online grad Oksana Tsykova advances indigent defense in California
Oksana Tsykova is a public service leader deeply committed to equitable justice. As Director of the Conflict Panel in Contra Costa County, she oversees a team of more than 80 attorneys, experts, and investigators, managing a multimillion-dollar budget to deliver indigent defense services. The 2025 graduate of the USC Price Master of Public Administration Online…
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MPAOL Capstone Research Shows ‘Safe Parking’ Can Help Homeless
In the search for shelter and privacy, some unhoused people turn to living in vehicles, lining the streets of cities. Many American cities impose harsh restrictions on these practices in order to appease nearby residents and businesses. In recent years, however, some cities have chosen to take a different approach. Rather than responding with restrictions,…
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