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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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The city reported a 3.7% increase in Long Beach’s homeless population in spite of its investment of hundreds of millions of dollars in shelter beds and programs. -
Recent rulings have struck down requirements in L.A. and Pasadena for landlords to pay thousands of dollars to tenants who couldn’t afford large rent hikes. -
This is not the first time Orange County leaders have earned the reproval of state housing regulators. -
With the U.S.' 250th birthday this year, The LA Local is looking at the court decisions that defined belonging and exclusion. -
The reforms are expected to reduce the cost of affordable housing construction in California by an estimated $60,000 to $70,000 per-unit. -
Two-thirds of L.A. County voucher holders live in “low-resource” areas, a Capital & Main analysis finds. Santa Monica is a rare exception. -
Back in 2023, a council member said the council had “failed” to examine alternatives after repeated problems. Three years later, plans to study it have been delayed. -
The federal housing bill does a lot of little things. Supporters hope it will put a dent in California and the nation's housing shortage. -
Last year, LAHSA rushed its homeless count results out. This year, the agency says it's waiting on the feds. -
COVID-era housing vouchers will run out of funding at the end of the year. But L.A. officials say they now have a plan to keep 4,000 families in their homes.
