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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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Pushed Out: Nikki's Story of Domestic Violence and Homelessness
More On Unhoused Communities
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Three potential auditors made their bid to conduct what could be the most comprehensive picture of Los Angeles’ response to homelessness in years. -
Revenue is far below the $600 million to $1.1 billion voters were told the tax could yield. But the money raised so far has already helped thousands of renters avoid eviction. -
Empty nesters own more L.A. homes than millennials with kids. Here’s how some older homeowners are finding ways to spread their wealth. -
Everyone agrees the shortage is real and damaging. Potential solutions: Incentives, requirements, even a return to government-owned housing. -
The severe lack of family friendly housing has millennial parents asking: Is leaving Southern California our only option? -
The debate comes after LAist obtained and published a leaked analysis commissioned by the city about its effectiveness. -
The audit is the result of an ongoing, lengthy lawsuit filed by downtown businesses interests against the city over its lack of progress with the homelessness crisis. -
HUD wants to see what happens when you give cash directly to renters, instead of traditional vouchers. At least one California housing authority is interested. -
The new regulations, passed by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, apply to unincorporated areas. -
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and a top homelessness official, at the urging of a federal judge, promised in court to provide more transparency on how the city is spending taxpayer funds.
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