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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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L.A. County renters are losing COVID-19 protections, but other safeguards will remain in place. -
This year’s count comes on the heels of heightened concerns about its accuracy. -
Pandemic-era eviction rules are going away next month. Here are the new protections passed by the L.A. City Council. -
Two days after LAist reported on problems at The L.A. Grand Hotel related to plans to shut it down — city officials announced it will stay open. -
Officials aim to prevent illness, death and swift water rescues as water levels rise. -
City National Bank, the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles, is accused of taking part in lending discrimination — also known as redlining — against Black and Latino homebuyers in L.A. County between 2017 and 2020. -
With less than three weeks to go before the L.A. Grand Hotel is set to close — residents say they’ve received mixed signals about whether they have to vacate. -
Advocates worry that deaths could rise if the weather stays cold and rainy. -
The vote by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors follows a similar declaration by the city of L.A. in December. -
With a tentative Jan. 31 sunset date looming, L.A.’s city council doesn’t have much time to plan for phasing out pandemic-era tenant safeguards.
