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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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City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto alleges a legal aid organization hasn’t complied with its contract. But L.A. housing officials say they’ve seen full compliance. -
The city was facing fines of up to $50,000 a month for shirking state law. -
A previous council committee decided against sending tax changes to voters. But now, the full council wants to move forward with a November ballot measure. -
With OC rents and home prices soaring, the state says individuals making up to $104,200 per year are now eligible for “low-income” housing. -
A recent audit found the L.A. Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) underspent its budget by $108 million in the last fiscal year, mainly because of “program delays.” -
The move could jeopardize tens of millions in federal dollars that flow from HUD to LAHSA each year. -
The vacancies, uncovered by an LAist investigation, are part of an initiative L.A. Mayor Karen Bass introduced years ago. -
Thousands of soccer fans are expected to descend on SoFi Stadium in Inglewood Friday to mark the start of the World Cup in Los Angeles. Yet hotel rooms are sitting empty. -
Hydee Feldstein Soto hasn’t explained why she has delayed rent relief and eviction defense funding approved by the City Council and the mayor. -
The California trades unions and the carpenters union are at odds again over a minimum wage provision in a housing bill.
