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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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Sumaiyya Evans' years-long journey to housing is a sobering reminder of the importance of community, the need for patience and the value of investing in people. -
Weaker state rules superseded L.A. County eviction protections in April. But now, the county’s rules are coming back. -
High inflation is affecting the ability of homelessness service providers to provide basic needs like food and shelter. -
For more than two years, L.A. has protected renters from evictions and rent hikes. Now, the city council wants to “reassess” those rules. -
But opponents say the ban criminalizes unhoused folks who often use bikes as transportation or repair them to make a living. -
Legislators propose a $1-billion-a-year down payment program for first-time buyers, given the high cost of housing and rising mortgage interest rates, in exchange for a partial stake. -
The homelessness crisis — and how to fix it — continues to be one of the biggest issues for voters. But outreach workers, tasked with bringing people indoors, are dealing with their own challenges. -
Critics of the ordinance say it won’t do much to curb bike thefts and puts vulnerable communities at risk. -
At one shelter, unhoused people were awakened around 6 a.m. by bright gym lights and military-style boot camp shouting, telling them they had to leave. -
The new Supportive Housing Division of the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services aims to streamline the housing services process for people ages 18 to 24 who are aging out of foster care and probation.
