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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 Antelope Valley has seen a worrisome rise in homelessness. Most are living unsheltered in inhospitable conditions. -
As homelessness continues to be a top concern for Angelenos, LAist wants to hear from you. Tell us what’s shifted — or not — in your neighborhood. -
These doctors, nurses, and social workers are fanning out on the streets of Los Angeles to provide health care and social services to homeless people -
The Supreme Court’s decision on homelessness will test a shelter system that’s full of problems — and lacking accountability. -
The proposed Right To Counsel program would give low-income renters in unincorporated L.A. County a free eviction attorney starting next year. -
If passed, the measure would leave most developers little choice — work with labor unions or miss out on hundreds of millions in funding. -
Judge David O. Carter says he’ll rule in the future on what changes will have to be made. -
The suit alleges two top city elected officials have covertly and illegally thwarted a housing proposal for a city-owned lot that’s 800 feet from the beach in Venice. The officials, including the L.A. city attorney, did not have comment. -
City officials say Vladyslav Yurov and his alleged associates made more than $4 million renting out properties they didn’t own. -
The results of the recent homeless count showed fewer unhoused people sleeping outdoors in L.A. But for unhoused Latinos, the region's largest unhoused population, finding solutions remains a challenge.
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