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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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With permanent housing options scarce, more people are staying for longer in beds meant for temporary stays. -
Local housing advocates expect demand to be higher than ever. Here’s what you need to know in order to apply. -
Important caveat: Accepting a reusable tenant screening is voluntary. -
An L.A. City Council committee failed to agree on how to wind down pandemic-era protections for renters. Here’s what happens next. -
After Dec. 31, many renters in L.A. County will no longer be protected from eviction for non-payment of rent. -
The settlement closes a federal lawsuit filed more than two years ago by the LA Alliance for Human Rights. -
The prevalence of unhoused Angelenos identifying as Latino has grown 26% in the last two years. Here’s what’s driving the increase. -
In L.A.’s first homeless count during the pandemic, the numbers are still going up. But officials say there’s a “flattening of the curve.” -
Despite COVID rent freezes, tenants still get demands from landlords to pay more. Whether they can fight back depends on where they live. -
The company says it hopes to help Black and Latino borrowers buy houses and build wealth with its new pilot program. Experts say it's a start, but doesn't go far enough.
