The Latino Policy Institute at RWU

Committed to examining & communicating the evolving
Latino experience in RI

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Stimulating Public Policy

The Latino Policy Institute (LPI) at Roger Williams University seeks to stimulate public policy discourse by objectively examining and communicating the evolving Latino experience in Rhode Island.

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Latinos hit hardest by coronavirus in Rhode Island need 'Tailored Support' Officials Say

LPI was featured in this NBC Latino Article with quotes from Mayor James Diossa of Central Falls & Sec. of State Nellie Gorbea 

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Updates of COVID-19 RI Schools

Parent Leading for Educational Equity-PLEE and incredibly amazing volunteers have created a list of resources to help families access educational and basic needs support and to have information about COVID-19. *Updated Daily

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COVID-19: Resources for Undocumented Immigrants DACA, TPS & DED Holders in RI

We are happy to collaborate with Economic Progress Institute for their newest COVID-19 fact sheets that provide resources for undocumented immigrants, DACA, TPS, and DED holders in Rhode Island. Healthcare, food, wage replacement, utility, and housing explained. Available in English and Spanish. 

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Research

Through extensive research studies and meta-analysis, the Latino Policy Institute generates non-partisan data of Latinos in Rhode Island.
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Education

Through the information we present, Latinos’ social, economic and civic contributions to the state of Rhode Island can be better documented and understood.
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Advocacy

By generating and communicating data of Latinos in Rhode Island, we hope to stimulate public policy discourse and be a reliable source to state decision makers.

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