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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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One of the state’s largest landlords — the man at the center of an LAist investigation — is being sued for allegedly letting his properties fall into dangerous disrepair. -
An LAist analysis found tech problems and policy changes during the 2024 count raise questions about a reported 10% downturn in unsheltered people in the city of Los Angeles. -
Two L.A. City Council members are putting forward a new proposal that could let developers skip on-site parking, with the goal of creating more housing. -
While bills aimed at boosting housing construction are having a banner year in California, those for renters rights face an “uphill battle.” -
The order came at the end of a days-long hearing to determine whether the city is meeting its legal obligations to provide more shelter for unhoused Angelenos. -
One year ago, Los Angeles received recommendations for updating a decades-old rent control formula. But the City Council still hasn’t scheduled a vote. -
CalAssist Mortgage Fund offers up to three months of mortgage payments for homeowners who lost their homes in the Eaton and Palisades fires. -
A housing agency rule would also allow work requirements. Supporters say a time limit would help spread limited funds to more people, but critics warn it would leave some homeless. -
Here are some key takeaways from the city administrative officer and a deputy mayor who spent hours on the witness stand in downtown Los Angeles. -
In January, volunteers counted 3,595 people experiencing homelessness in Long Beach, compared with the 3,376 people counted in January 2024.
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