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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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Pushed Out: Nikki's Story of Domestic Violence and Homelessness
More On Unhoused Communities
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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]. -
In one rent-controlled building in Koreatown, tenants have been told to accept large rent hikes — or face eviction. The city says the practice is legal. -
After a 10-4 vote on Tuesday, the item passed. Now, City Atty. Mike Feuer could draft a law to ban the practice.
