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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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Pushed Out: Nikki's Story of Domestic Violence and Homelessness
More On Unhoused Communities
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Volunteers fanned out across the state for the first statewide count of California’s unhoused population since 2020. The number is expected to have risen, prompting more questions about the impact of the state’s increased spending. -
A new study finds 78% of L.A.’s residential land is reserved for detached, single-family houses. Researchers say those zoning patterns fuel segregation and racial income disparities. -
People experiencing homelessness often rely on a low-income voucher program called Section 8 to find housing. The process can take months. -
The City Attorney cites LAist’s reporting on the troubled empire of rental housing. -
The 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is underway to get federal resources and determine where the money goes in the continued battle against homelessness. -
Black people are less than 10% of L.A.‘s population, but they make up one-third among those who experience homelessness. What are some of the biggest challenges for the Black unhoused population? -
The point in time count of people experiencing homelessness will take place on February 22-24, with thousands of volunteers expected to participate. -
Volunteers will be out through Thursday gathering information about people experiencing homelessness. -
AB 1685 is a new state bill that would waive parking tickets for people experiencing homelessness. -
Councilmember Joe Buscaino, who co-authored the motion, says this could lead to better health outcomes for the unhoused and reduce demand on L.A. fire emergency medical services [bureau].
