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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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How The Social Services System Pushes Domestic Violence Survivors Toward Homelessness
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Pushed Out: Nikki's Story of Domestic Violence and Homelessness
More On Unhoused Communities
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The judge agreed with their argument that the changes likely would push many people back onto the streets in the middle of winter. -
From refrigerators to fire damage, development streamlining to rent control, some big changes are coming next year for L.A.’s housing landscape. -
High prices, high interest rates and cooling rents: These days tenancy (versus owning a home) in California has its perks. -
Officials announced the state funds will go toward the Altadena Vista Senior Apartments complex -
CARE Court was supposed to be a new way to help homeless Californians in the grip of psychosis. But people are still falling through the cracks. -
One man says he's been living in his car. Others say they need urgent cash to prevent homelessness. -
Capital & Main investigated seven of the city's largest rental property owners and found most skirted anti-discrimination laws. Here's how each landlord fared. -
Apartment hunters with rental assistance were not welcome at many Jamison buildings, in apparent violation of California law, a Capital & Main investigation found. -
Are you eligible for up to six months worth of rent payments due to fires or ICE raids? Find out in our guide to the county’s new rent relief program. -
District Attorney Nathan Hochman said unlicensed contractors may promise to rebuild faster and cheaper, but they can end up defrauding homeowners.
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