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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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The sharp increase in interest rates have many Californians letting go of their homeownership dreams. -
The idea of a renter’s right to counsel has been floated in L.A. for years. With new voter-approved funding, plans are moving forward. -
California’s housing market is less affordable after mortgage interest rates drove up costs for many potential buyers last year. -
L.A. County renters are losing COVID-19 protections, but other safeguards will remain in place. -
If you’re facing a rent increase, eviction or need help affording rent in L.A. check out this list of resources. -
The city’s law regulating vacation rentals is more than three years old, but a new study suggests violations are rampant. -
The need for affordable housing in L.A. continues to far exceed the number of vouchers available to low-income renters. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom campaigned on housing production, an issue important to many Californians. But despite some accomplishments, the housing crisis is worse now than when he took office. -
The city opens its lottery for the Section 8 waitlist Monday, giving low-income tenants a chance to secure federal funding to subsidize their rent.
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Despite COVID rent freezes, tenants still get demands from landlords to pay more. Whether they can fight back depends on where they live.
