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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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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. -
The sharp increase in interest rates have many Californians letting go of their homeownership dreams.
