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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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In a legal win for California, a federal judge rejected Trump’s efforts to funnel money away from permanent homeless housing. -
Outgoing City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto pledged to release funding to the city’s lead eviction defense provider, despite her questions about spending so far. -
A federal judge today indicated he wants to preserve federal funding for the embattled Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority amid a lawsuit against the federal government. -
A bill to shield Altadena from two density-boosting housing laws is meant to let the town rebuild on its own terms. -
The city’s voters almost got a chance to roll back the tax in November. But council leaders decided to pull the measure at the last minute. -
Data from LAPD show fatal shootings involving unhoused victims are clustered around encampments in Skid Row. Experts are divided on how to reduce those killings. -
The change comes in response to audits finding LAHSA failed to properly oversee spending. County officials promise the new approach will be faster and more accountable. -
LAHSA is fighting a Trump administration freeze on federal grant activity. -
Initiative backers agreed to pull their measure after state lawmakers gave them a last-minute deal. Where do efforts to reform Measure ULA go from here? -
HUD suspended LAHSA from federal grant activity, putting ten of millions in limbo.
