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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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How The Social Services System Pushes Domestic Violence Survivors Toward Homelessness
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How Domestic Violence Pushed One Woman Into Homelessness
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Pushed Out: Nikki's Story of Domestic Violence and Homelessness
More On Unhoused Communities
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After three years of local protections for renters harmed by the pandemic, Los Angeles County is set to scrap COVID-era limits on eviction. -
Federal Court Denies Huntington Beach's Request To Block The State From Enforcing Housing Laws ThereThis is another step in the legal odyssey between the state and Huntington Beach over housing — especially accessory dwelling units known as ADUs, or "granny flats." -
Affordable housing is explicitly exempted from state and local laws that limit the size of rent increases. -
L.A. renters will soon lose COVID-19 protections. Some county leaders wanted to put new rules in place, but their proposals were shot down. -
The work is complicated and can be tediously slow. Affordable housing developers have to overcome major hurdles that market rate developers do not. -
Is it fair to shower the bulk of subsidies for decent affordable housing on one group while the majority of those in need are left with none? -
The mayor’s signature program Inside Safe is on track to bring 1,000 people off the streets — but only 62 have found permanent housing. -
I vowed long ago to look into a key program to see how efficient it was — what I found raises significant questions about a major driver of housing for low- and very low-income families in L.A. -
A 37-year-old tax credit program intended to get private developers to build affordable units has failed in a fundamental way: It's a bargain people still can't afford. -
Your guide to renting in this complicated — and expensive — place.
