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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.
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Power over resources is another form of domestic abuse.
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Domestic violence is the leading cause of women becoming unhoused. But it's rarely included in homelessness policy.
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We reached out to local service providers for suggestions. Here are the resources they shared. If it is an emergency, call 911.
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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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A consulting firm was selected by a federal judge after hearing bids from three potential options.
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There’s so little data available, it’s impossible to even tell if several of California’s largest homelessness programs are working, according to a statewide audit released Tuesday.
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After losing an environmental appeal to the city, a group has taken their fight against low-income apartments to court.
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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.
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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.
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Empty nesters own more L.A. homes than millennials with kids. Here’s how some older homeowners are finding ways to spread their wealth.
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Everyone agrees the shortage is real and damaging. Potential solutions: Incentives, requirements, even a return to government-owned housing.
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The severe lack of family friendly housing has millennial parents asking: Is leaving Southern California our only option?
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The debate comes after LAist obtained and published a leaked analysis commissioned by the city about its effectiveness.
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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.
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