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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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Storage programs are meant to protect people’s property rights and allow them to reclaim their possessions. But they rarely accomplish either objective. -
The audit's findings highlight long-standing issues at LAHSA and raise new questions about how large pools of public money are being spent. -
The tax, which at last count had more than 57% of L.A. voters' support, is projected to raise about $1.1 billion dollars per year. -
The office attributed its findings of unspent funds to “a sluggish, inefficient [city] approach that is incompatible with timely spending.” -
Officials are years behind schedule. A judge is pressing them to move much faster. -
An embattled plan to build an aerial tram connecting Downtown L.A. with Dodger Stadium will be discussed in a public meeting this week. -
If people are found in contempt, consequences can include fines or imprisonment. VA officials say the judge is acting illegally. -
If adopted, the proposals would considerably lower rent hikes next year for the 4 in 10 Angelenos who live in rent-controlled housing. -
Polls show housing and homelessness are top concerns for L.A. voters. This election gave them a chance to weigh in on those issues. -
It’ll apply to many tenants in the county’s unincorporated areas.
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