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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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Starting Aug. 1, the city will decrease rent subsidies for its federally funded Section 8 housing vouchers, leaving 60,000 households stuck with fewer places to go. -
LA County braces for potentially massive financial blow as Trump tries to crack down on homelessnessThe federal government is waging an "all out assault" on funding and services for L.A. County’s most vulnerable residents, a top homelessness official said Thursday. -
The White House directive calls for prioritizing money for programs that require sobriety and treatment, and for cities that enforce homeless camping bans. -
The city will have to argue why the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals should overturn the order. -
The Historic House Relocation Project aims to get residents with fire-damaged lots into homes faster, while restoring character to the neighborhood. -
The selection comes after CEO Va Lecia Adams Kellum announced her resignation in April. -
City staffers are working on a report that explores how the city could pull its funds from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. But the report is long overdue. -
Va Lecia Adams Kellum's departure, now planned for Friday, comes as the organization continues to deal with a loss of county funding. -
Facing budget shortfalls, local governments are now asking philanthropists to help provide cash assistance and rent relief to families with detained workers. -
The short-term rentals company disputes the allegations and says it will continue to support the city's recovery efforts.
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