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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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The city passed a law against harassing renters in 2021. But tenant advocates say enforcement has been lacking. -
If you adopted a pet during the pandemic, housing rights advocates say you should take a crucial step by March 5. -
City and county stakeholders have done little to fix the deficiencies ahead of another round of strong winter storms. -
Airbnb hosts in unincorporated areas of L.A. County could soon be barred from renting out properties they don’t live in. -
The term “unsubsidized 100% affordable project” was once an oxymoron. Under Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles is now approving them by the hundreds. -
One of L.A. County’s busiest tenant law firms prevailed this week when a jury ruled in their favor. -
A pro-housing group has filed a second lawsuit challenging the city’s retroactive ban of fast-tracked affordable housing in lower-density neighborhoods. -
California voters this spring are considering a $6.4 billion bond that would build thousands of housing units and treatment beds for people with serious mental health conditions. -
Growing concern for city and county’s preparedness ahead of dangerous winter storm. -
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide up to three months of support to families with unpaid rent or at risk of becoming unhoused.
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