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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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Language barriers, the digital divide and immigration fears are some of the hurdles preventing tenants in need from seeking help. -
After tenants damaged their property and left without paying, one LA couple couldn't qualify for any help, because renters need to cooperate with the program. -
People living on the south side of MacArthur Park have to leave Friday night. Outreach continues for those living on the park’s north side. -
Language and technological barriers keep some non-English speakers from seeking housing assistance, advocates say. -
A notice posted at the park calls for the “mandatory departure” of all unhoused people by Oct. 15. -
The local Habitat for Humanity is building ten tiny cottages for chronically unhoused individuals. -
The project, which is expected to open in about a month, will provide temporary housing, hygiene services and security to unhoused individuals. -
Pandemic protections for California renters are set to expire after Sept. 30. But other protections remain. Here’s how you can fight eviction. -
There have been recent calls from elected officials to overhaul or completely eliminate LAHSA, so we’re breaking down what the agency does and who it serves. -
Now that a federal court has vacated U.S. Judge David Carter's order, the lawsuit returns to his courtroom.
