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DOSW Reports and hearings

Our Reports and Hearings page provides access to comprehensive data, research, and analysis on key issues impacting women and girls in our community. Here, you can explore our published reports, view hearing transcripts, and stay informed on the latest findings that shape our policies and initiatives. These resources are central to our mission of driving informed decision-making and advancing gender equity through transparency and accountability.

Reports

2024 Community Needs Assessment Report

The 2024 Community Needs Assessment Report is the first for the Department on the Status of Women. It will guide the Department’s funding and advocacy in three core service areas: Health and Safety, Economic Security, and Civic Engagement and Political Empowerment. Learn More

2024 Community Needs Assessment Appendices

The 2024 Community Needs Assessment Report is the first for the Department on the Status of Women. These appendices include survey methodology and crosstab information. Learn More

2023 Boards and Commissions Report

Per the City’s Charter, the memberships of all San Francisco Boards & Commissions are examined biennially to assess how local communities are represented on these crucial oversight bodies. Dive into the details and our recommendations. Learn More

2024 Representation of Women in Public Property

Ordinance 243-18, passed in 2018, mandated that women be represented in at least 30% of all public spaces, including in art, street names, parks, and buildings. Our ongoing analysis shows that the City is still woefully behind on that goal. Learn More

2024 Human Trafficking Report

The report details the number and types of human trafficking cases reported and identified in San Francisco for years 2022 and 2023. Data was collected from 18 agencies and community-based organizations, and 2,501 cases of human trafficking were reported. Learn More

2024 BAARC Report

Responding to the fall of Roe, DOSW launched the San Francisco Bay Area Abortion Rights Coalition (BAARC) to ensure a regional haven for individuals seeking abortion care. Read our in-depth report on abortion access and policy recommendations. Learn More

2023 Boards and Commissions Report

Per the City’s Charter, the memberships of all San Francisco Boards & Commissions are examined biennially to assess how local communities are represented on these crucial oversight bodies. Dive into the details and our recommendations. Learn More

2022 Women in Public Spaces

Ordinance 243-18, passed in 2018, mandated that women be represented in at least 30% of all public spaces, including in art, street names, parks, and buildings. Our on-going analysis shows that the City is still woefully behind on that goal. Learn More

2023 March Human Trafficking Report

DOSW spearheads the Mayor’s Task Force on Human Trafficking and analyzes trafficking data in San Francisco. Our analysis of the landscape during the COVID pandemic shed light on many improvement areas to better support survivors. Learn More

2021 Family Violence Council Report

The San Francisco Family Violence Council report is a comprehensive analysis of family violence in San Francisco, including agency responses, community needs, and demographic information and recommendations for improving services and policy. Learn More

Family Violence Council Minutes 2.28.24

Family Violence Council Meeting Minutes 
February 28, 2024, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Learn More

Family Violence Council Agenda 2.28.24

Family Violence Council Meeting Agenda 

February 28, 2024, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Learn More

Family Violence Council Minutes 11.15.23

Family Violence Council Meeting Minutes
November 15, 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Learn More

Family Violence Council Minutes 8.16.2023

Family Violence Council Meeting Minutes 

August 16, 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Learn More

Family Violence Council Agenda 11.15.23

Family Violence Council Meeting Agenda
November 15, 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Learn More

Family Violence Council Agenda 5.22.24

Family Violence Council Meeting Agenda 
May 22, 2024, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Learn More

Family Violence Council Minutes 5.22.24

Family Violence Council Meeting Minutes
May 22, 2024, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Learn More

Family Violence Council Agenda 8.21.24

Family Violence Council Meeting Agenda 

August 21, 2024, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm  Learn More

List of hearings

BOS Budget and Appropriations Committee - Special Meeting

Jun 13, 2024 6:00 PM

The DOSW presentation is at the 1:31:45 mark

View Full Recording and Agenda

Board of Supervisors: Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee - Regular Meeting

Feb 8, 2024 6:00 PM

File # 231030 Hearing - Working Conditions for Women in the SFPD The DOSW presentation is at the 2:43:40 mark.

File # 230332 Hearing - Human Trafficking in San Francisco 2021 presentation is at the 4:21:45 mark.

View Recording and Minutes