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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 decision is a win for Western cities that wanted more powers to manage record homelessness. But advocates for the unhoused say the decision will do nothing to solve the larger problem -
Officials acknowledge the mistakes, and say they’ve now fixed them. -
Voters will now decide if they should tax themselves more for homelessness services and housing. -
The California Association of Realtors agrees not to oppose a constitutional amendment to reduce the voter approval threshold for housing bonds. In exchange, the measure will not apply to single-family homes. Some housing advocates are angry about the carve-out. -
A recent court ruling exempted five charter cities from a controversial housing law. That’s given anti-density advocates across California an idea. -
The California Association of Realtors agrees not to oppose a constitutional amendment to reduce the voter approval threshold for housing bonds. In exchange, the measure will not apply to single-family homes. Some housing advocates are angry about the carve-out. -
The proposal would raise the sales tax to support homelessness services and make it permanent. -
California can’t legally require insurers to write either residential or commercial property policies. But the state expects insurers to comply with the options unveiled today because they get something they want in return: catastrophe modeling. -
The decision means more than 100 tenants will get to stay in a West L.A. high rise. It could also have long-term affects on renters across California. -
Before LAist asked for clarity, the city posted conflicting information online. Officials took nearly a week to answer basic questions on rent hikes.
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