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Pushed Out: LA's Unhoused Women
We are exploring why domestic or intimate partner violence is the biggest reason women experience homelessness in L.A. County.
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More than 50% of unhoused women are survivors of domestic violence. -
Power over resources is another form of domestic abuse. -
Domestic violence is the leading cause of women becoming unhoused. But it's rarely included in homelessness policy. -
We reached out to local service providers for suggestions. Here are the resources they shared. If it is an emergency, call 911. -
We answer questions you may have about our approach to reporting "Pushed Out: How Domestic Violence Became The No. 1 Cause of Women's Homelessness in LA
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Pushed Out: Nikki's Story of Domestic Violence and Homelessness
More On Unhoused Communities
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Proponents say they’ll try a different tactic to get affordable housing built at the soon-to-close airport. -
Thursday’s order comes a week after federal and regional homelessness officials faced off in court. -
The fate of $240 million in federal funds to help people experiencing homelessness across L.A. County will soon be decided by a federal judge. -
RFK Jr. & HUD Secretary blast “homeless industrial complex” and tout local faith-based providers as models for reform -
The downtown library has become a symbol of Long Beach’s struggle to reduce homelessness. A $790,000 fence only added to that debate. -
California ordered cities and counties to plan for 2.5 million new homes by 2030. Only five jurisdictions are on track to hit their numbers. -
The decision could change the pace of a separate legal battle between the L.A. region's lead homelessness agency and the federal government. -
Atto on Hobart is the neighborhood’s first completed project under the city's expedited affordable housing program. -
Insurance affects the cost of rent, housing supply and recovery from disaster. Nearly half of California residents rent. -
Here’s why first time homebuyers in California keep getting older.
