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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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The board approved a temporary 3% cap on rent increases in rent-controlled units last November. The cap would have expired at the end of December, causing renters to face increases of 7% or more. -
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-2 Tuesday on the overnight parking ban. -
The council was scheduled to consider a hotly debated plan to lower allowable rent hikes in most of the city’s apartments from 7% to 4% this upcoming February. The vote was delayed. -
The ordinance replaces a ballot measure that would have required hotels to make vacant rooms available to unhoused people. -
L.A. City Council President Paul Krekorian introduced a replacement “compromise ordinance” that is expected to be voted on next month. -
The proposal is headed to the full city council for final approval. You can weigh in before the vote.
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Some elected leaders wanted to continue a pandemic-era ban on rent hikes. A plan to reduce allowable increases moved forward instead. -
The L.A. City Council approved a motion that directs city staff to report back within 30 days with a plan for the dashboard. -
The funding for the troubled nonprofit comes on top of a previous $10 million the council approved in June and another $2 million earlier this month. -
The 2024 point-in-time count starts Jan. 25.
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