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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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Report finds highest rate of homeless students in the past five years. -
The nonprofit First to Serve ran 423 of the city’s 500 shelter beds until yesterday. -
Why a city councilmember wants a 1% sales tax waiver on lumber, appliances and other rebuilding goods purchased within the city. -
To encourage housing developers to build more homes inside factories the state might get into the construction insurance business. -
The co-owner of READ Books in Eagle Rock says he’s forming a coalition to try to help other businesses that are facing displacement. -
Homelessness prevention shows promising results in California, as advocates push to spread it statewide and nationally. -
L.A. city controller finds about half of last fiscal year’s budget to help the unhoused is not spent and being held for future use. -
The move helps the city delay full implementation of a state law that would allow much larger apartment buildings in places zoned for single-family homes -
L.A. Homeless Services Authority executives were far behind in turning in required documents for a crucial oversight check, per the lead auditor. -
Dennis Block submitted a filing in eviction court that a judge called “fabricated.” He’s now facing potential discipline from the California State Bar.
