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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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How Domestic Violence Pushed One Woman Into Homelessness
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Pushed Out: Nikki's Story of Domestic Violence and Homelessness
More On Unhoused Communities
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An emergency housing program that helped around 500 chronically homeless people is ending. Long Beach says it has a plan to keep helping everyone involved. -
Asked why Justin Szlasa was removed from the post, the LAHSA Commission head says only that it is her 'prerogative' to change committee assignments. -
The House of Representatives Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is requesting Bass come to Capitol Hill in less than two weeks. -
Local officials say that unhoused people living inside security zones during the Olympics will probably have to move. -
The city had hoped to revive the historic Jergins Tunnel, but as plans stalled, it’s instead seen vandalism and at least four fires. -
Current and former tenants allege the nonprofit landlord of Blue Butterfly Village has neglected the property and harassed residents who complain. -
A lottery will be held in October to decide who the units will be offered to. -
Researchers determined Prop. 47 likely led to an estimated increase in street homelessness of about 10% between 2015 and 2019. -
L.A. City Council raised concerns, votes for investigation. -
An LAist investigation found officials awarded millions to a homeless services group even after it was flagged for failing to do its job. Its leader pleaded not guilty.
