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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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A passel of recent California laws were supposed to supercharge the construction of desperately needed housing. According to YIMBY Law, they haven’t even come close. -
Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high homelessness even worse. -
In the run-up to the 2028 Olympics, some city leaders say development barriers need to be removed. But opponents say the damage to communities could be long-lasting. -
Officials report that people who signed up to volunteer didn't show as well as technical issues with an app after the final night of the annual effort to count the region's unhoused population. -
L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger responded to an LAist investigation that found LAHSA CEO Va Lecia Adams Kellum signed a $2.1 million contract with her husband’s employer. -
The ruling says city officials cited no evidence that homeless shelters and other types of housing posed an immediate threat to public safety. -
The nascent Altadena Tenants Union has become a magnet for renters who’ve faced displacement, rent hikes and lease terminations in the wake of the fires. -
The Board of Supervisors vote is the first step to helping tenants who've been economically impacted by the fires. -
This is the third price gouging case filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta over alleged attempts to increase rents on tenants displaced by the fires. -
The data collected over the next several days plays a big part in how resources and programs are allocated.
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