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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 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. -
What will happen if survivors are on the hook for rent and a mortgage at the same time? It's common after a disaster, one expert says. -
The L.A. regional homelessness agency says it was correcting errors to comply with federal requirements. -
A bipartisan Congress has come to the rescue of vets at risk of losing their homes, after administrations from both parties tore up VA safety nets for homeowners. -
The district attorney’s office has not filed any charges for post-fire price gouging. Now, county leaders want the ability to issue daily fines of up to $1,000 per violation. -
Results of the 2025 count show homelessness dropped by 3.4% in the city of L.A. and by 4% countywide, according to LAHSA.
