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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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Why service gaps are being filled by volunteers and mutual aid groups -
The L.A. nonprofit HOPICS got $140 million in public funds to house the homeless, but it failed to pay rent and some of its clients wound up back on the streets. -
The county is offering millions of dollars in relief for COVID-era losses. -
Allowable rent hikes depend on where you live and in what type of building. We did the hard work to help you figure it all out. -
One year in, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ administration says 3,551 people have been permanently housed. -
Developers were counting on the mayor’s initiative to streamline projects in residential areas. Then the rules changed. -
The audit points to data quality issues and inefficient referral processes as part of the problem. -
From fresh water to clean needles, volunteers hit the streets each day to provide services to the unhoused. -
Hotel owners and the Los Angeles Police Commission say the new requirement will overburden the system. -
Barrington Plaza owner says city-mandated fire safety upgrade is behind more than 500 evictions. City officials say there is no such requirement.
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