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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 1980, two-thirds of Californians aged 35 to 45 owned a home. A new study finds that number is now less than 40%. -
The new community plans, which have been in the works for decades, aim to bring 135,000 new homes to Hollywood and Downtown L.A. -
VA officials are running about four years behind on promises to create 1,200 homes for veterans at the campus. VA Secretary Denis McDonough told LAist he’s “completely unsatisfied” with the pace. -
After working in fast food for close to 16 years, one worker says she’s now facing eviction. -
Tens of thousands of people have been waiting for help since they won a lottery last year. -
L.A. County officials announced late Friday they plan to appeal a judge’s rejection of their deal to resolve a long-running federal lawsuit over L.A.’s systemic failures to confront homelessness. -
LAist has learned that biweekly reports ordered by the Los Angeles City Council on where the money is going and how many people have been sheltered have not been delivered. -
Despite the increase, Long Beach city officials say the results also show a promising slowdown of growth. -
Downtown L.A. — just 1% of the city’s land — would accommodate 20% of new housing under the proposed community plan update that passed a key committee this week. -
A California housing law grants generous benefits to builders who agree to only hire union workers. Trouble is, few if any builders found a way to do it.
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