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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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Surprise charges for things like paying rent online or removing trash can add up and make an apartment less affordable. Advocates warn they can also put renters at risk for debt or even eviction. -
Some advocates say without a right to housing, lawsuits have limited reach. -
Six VA apartments have been scheduled for move-ins since LAist’s reporting last week cleared up confusion between officials. About a dozen more units are expected to be filled soon. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to rethink how California spends its millionaire’s tax by directing more money toward housing. Some county-run mental health programs could lose out. -
Red tape, long waits and building delays are among many reasons it takes years for some unhoused vets to find a permanent home. -
When the American Hotel converted into a tourist hotel, its long-term residents lost not just their affordable housing but the creative community that long thrived in the iconic building. -
Officials celebrated the new apartments at a grand opening in early May. But most of the housing is still unoccupied. -
Following a Capital & Main and ProPublica investigation, which found that buildings meant for housing are instead being rented to tourists, the mayor’s office asked for a review. -
Many cities have devoted considerable focus and money to house people, only to see the number living outside continue to rise. -
A proposal still in early stages aims to start out by giving free eviction attorneys to low-income tenants in unincorporated parts of L.A. County.
