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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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Following last year’s LAUSD hack, cyber criminals are now claiming responsibility for a ransomware attack on the city’s housing authority. -
“Today we take a great step forward,” Bass said, adding her plan is designed “to bring people inside from tents and encampments for good.” -
The largely symbolic move came as some supervisors expressed concern over robbing resources from some of the other 87 cities in the county to help the city of Los Angeles. -
The largest county in the nation was set to end its COVID-19 eviction rules after Dec. 31. County leaders are now extending the deadline to Jan. 31. -
Eight billion dollars each year. And 240,000 new homes. That’s what it will take to solve California’s homelessness crisis, according to a new report. -
Nearly 12% of the unhoused people in the U.S. — estimated to be about 582,000 on any given night — live in L.A. County. -
Mayor Karen Bass is telling city staff to dramatically shorten approval timelines for affordable housing. Here’s her plan to cut red tape. -
Bass says L.A. will be “master leasing” buildings across the city. Experts say the approach could move people indoors faster, but won’t be a panacea. -
If you’re facing a rent increase, eviction or need help affording rent in L.A. check out this list of resources. -
A new report suggests L.A. rarely enforces a local law for listings on websites such as Airbnb and Vrbo. Is there a better way?
