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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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More On Unhoused Communities
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The measure was inspired by the elderly Japanese American residents of Sakura Gardens in Boyle Heights. Dozens were forced to find new homes after the owner announced plans to close one of its facilities. -
Residents of the apartment community said they've dealt with cockroaches, poor electrical wiring and bad management for years and are ready for change. -
In a 6-3 decision, with the three liberal justices dissenting, the court's majority said the CDC exceeded its authority with the temporary ban. -
Even accounting for factors lenders said would explain disparities, people of color are denied mortgages at significantly higher rates than white people -
The city of L.A. is turning its troubled rent relief program over to the state. Renters currently shut out of the city's program will be able to apply through the state starting Sept. 1. -
Mobile Pit Stops were deployed in response to a Hepatitis A outbreak and later expanded to reduce public defecation and urination. Unsheltered people across the city, who have limited access to bathrooms, would like to see the program expanded further. -
Both tenants and landlords can apply for money to pay back 100% of rent dating back to April 1, 2020. -
AB 369, introduced by Sydney Kamlager, would allow health care workers to provide care on the streets, in shelters and in transitional housing. -
The city stopped taking applications for rent relief in April. Advocates and lawmakers are pushing to reopen the program. -
On Friday city Councilmember Kevin de Leon introduced a motion directing the L.A. Housing Department to expedite payments to the tens of thousands of renters who've applied for help.
