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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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More On Unhoused Communities
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Los Angeles released a database of the city’s most complained-about rental properties, ranked by housing violation cases. -
Hollywood 4WRD says it will release the results of the neighborhood count later this month -
The federal government’s annual “point-in-time” homelessness count is used to determine funding and gauge progress in getting people off the streets. -
Bass, Raman and Miller diverge on homelessness at service provider forums -
Tenants of a close-knit Altadena complex say Regency Management ignored toxic contamination and basic repairs long before the Altadena fire. -
The agreement includes more beds for years longer than what was originally promised and ends a months-long contempt of court hearing. -
CalMatters filed 100 records requests to find out. The records provide a first-of-its-kind look into how a historical investment in homeless housing played out. -
City officials said there were problems with invoices. The nonprofit alleges they're manufacturing an excuse not to pay. -
The state took the first step towards a public hearing before a judge, but fire survivors say the action is far from enough. -
Two pilot programs are trying to stem the tide of evictions by bringing renters and landlords together for mutually agreeable settlements.
