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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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Black and Latinx homes are more likely to be undervalued by real estate appraisers, who are mostly older white men. New recruiting and technology aims to change how appraisals are done and by whom. -
Hillside Villa tenants say the L.A. Housing Department's general manager should move faster to purchase their building and keep rents affordable — or lose her job. -
Facing new legal action to comply with state housing laws, the Orange County city has announced its own plan to sue the state. -
Pasadena has been without a bad weather shelter since the beginning of the pandemic, which concerns advocates for unhoused people. -
L.A.’s home sharing ordinance was passed in 2018. But researchers say many listings continue to break the law, and the city fails to collect fines. -
L.A. landlords are legally required to provide indoor heating. Here’s what renters need to know if they’re not getting it. -
The city will stop processing new permits for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) immediately. -
The beach town is threatening to sue the state over laws that force cities to permit more homes in order to ease the housing crunch.
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The decision comes as Los Angeles county and other cities declare their own state of emergencies on homelessness. -
Most people in L.A. are renters — but most of their political representatives are not. Why that’s starting to change.
