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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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A new report finds that L.A.’s new anti-rent gouging laws have not resulted in lawsuits or fines against landlords who jacked up rents after the fires. -
The Lincoln Safe Sleep Village is set to close Saturday. The site provided unhoused people with tents, meals, bathrooms and security. -
L.A. County officials have issued a strategy report advising local governments on how to clear people from encampments near major events. -
Shirley Raines, known as Ms. Shirley to friends and followers on social media, focused her work on building up the dignity of unhoused people. -
The situation highlights long-running challenges 211 LA has faced during weather emergencies, including inadequate staff and long wait times. -
The proposed legislation would call on the state’s Department of Toxic Substances Control to set new standards for removing post-fire contamination. -
Measure ULA funds tenant aid by taxing mansion sales. But it also taxes new apartments. Multiple ballot initiatives are seeking changes — or repeal. -
A California company is using AI to help diagnose Californians experiencing homelessness. -
The executive order tells FEMA and the Small Business Administration to consider rules that preempt local building processes. -
A new City Council motion seeks to ask voters to change Measure ULA, including a tax exemption for new apartment buildings.
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