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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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The city of L.A. has banned increases in most apartments for close to four years. A new proposal would push back new rent hikes for six more months. -
Last month, the city launched a new $18.4-million rent relief program for tenants. Now small landlords can apply too. -
The vibrant neighborhood crams 700 restaurants into a roughly two-mile radius, while many workers cram themselves into overcrowded apartments. -
After 20 years at the helm of the faith-based homeless shelter, Bales is moving back to his home state of Iowa. -
L.A. County Supervisors approve a resolution to crack down on "Vanlords" who rent out RVs for people to live in. -
Bass followed up with the VA secretary on a federal rule that LAist previously reported was keeping hundreds of unhoused veterans with disabilities around the country from accessing housing. -
A vote on the issue is expected Tuesday by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. -
Most L.A. tenants don’t have an attorney in eviction court. If you’re facing an eviction, here’s how to start looking for legal aid. -
Dennis Block runs what he calls a 'leading eviction law firm.' A judge said legal citations submitted in Block's name for a case were fake. Experts told LAist the errors likely stemmed from AI misuse. -
The L.A. city council unanimously confirmed Mayor Karen Bass’ appointment to the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority.
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