Reports & 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.
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.
2023 Commissions and Boards 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.
Reports
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
List of Hearings
Board of Supervisors: Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee - Regular Meeting
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.