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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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A judge agreed to let the groups join the case as defendants. L.A. landlord Geoffrey Palmer argues in the suit that the city’s eviction moratorium represents an unconstitutional “taking” of private property. -
A woman who lived in her car, a man currently on Skid Row, and a chef who prepares Thanksgiving meals reflect on what the holiday means for them. -
The program will start in Hollywood and Venice, and could expand to other neighborhoods. -
Bales has been critical of the agency's policies regarding remedies toward homelessness. -
Cathay Manor Tenants And Family Call For Fixes After 'Years Of Negligence' At Senior Housing ComplexAn inspector from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development visited the building last month. -
L.A. tenants have been given a chance to apply for rent relief. Now, a new county program is offering help to some employers. -
In this first installment of a series on how street outreach is playing out around L.A., Ethan Ward visits encampments in CD 5 and CD 13. -
Council members say tech companies using algorithms to purchase homes are driving up prices. But how common is “iBuying” in L.A.? -
A new year-long study by the RAND corporation and USC found that veterans who did find stable housing had reduced symptoms of distress, depression and psychosis, as well as an overall increase in their quality of life. -
A lesson in overcoming adversity and forgiveness — and where Los Angeles can improve services for young LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness.
