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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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More On Unhoused Communities
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The city and county have been ordered to find housing or shelter for every homeless person on Skid Row — and to do it within 6 months. -
Lawyers for L.A. County asked a federal judge today to dismiss them from a lawsuit that would force county officials to take action on the homelessness crisis. -
If you haven’t yet applied for rental assistance, and you owe rent between April 1, 2020 and March 30, 2021, now’s your chance. -
With two months left before California’s eviction moratorium ends June 30, political momentum isn’t on the side of tenants for an extension. -
Judge David Carter is known for bold, unpredictable actions aimed at forcing public officials to take greater responsibility for homelessness.
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For unhoused Angelenos who might not have a bank account or internet access, receiving much-needed stimulus checks is proving tough. -
Money is available through state and local initiatives. See if you qualify for these rental assistance programs.
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The IRE awards have been given for more than 40 years, recognizing the nation's best watchdog journalism. -
The county says, among other things, that it isn’t responsible for the homeless crisis, and asks the judge overseeing the case to drop it as a defendant. -
Everyone At Echo Park Lake Has Been Offered Shelter, Says LA Homeless Services. But It's ComplicatedHeidi Marston, Executive Director of LAHSA, said at least 180 people from the park have been placed in temporary housing. But some unhoused people told us they made the personal choice to decline.
