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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 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. -
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. -
Four weeks after declaring a local emergency on homelessness, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a historic amount of funds to go towards aid and services for unhoused communities on Tuesday.
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Despite L.A.’s ongoing protections for renters with unauthorized pets, some tenants are being told to get rid of their pets — or give up their homes. -
The city of L.A. must provide shelter for 60% of unhoused people. This year’s count will test the progress toward that goal. -
With just one week left until COVID-19 eviction rules were set to expire, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted to extend protections through March 31. -
Until now, county officials had been unable to find an organization to operate a long-standing winter homeless shelter.
