Housing & Homelessness

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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Part 1: How Domestic Violence Became The No. 1 Cause Of Homelessness For Women In LA

More than 50% of unhoused women are survivors of domestic violence.
Part 2: ‘He Took Control Over Everything.’ Financial Abuse and How it Contributes to Women’s Homelessness in LA

Power over resources is another form of domestic abuse.
Part 3: How The Social Services System Pushes Domestic Violence Survivors Towards Homelessness

Domestic violence is the leading cause of women becoming unhoused. But it's rarely included in homelessness policy.
Domestic Violence And Homelessness in LA: Where To Get Help

We reached out to local service providers for suggestions. Here are the resources they shared. If it is an emergency, call 911.
Pushed Out: How We Reported This Series

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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