How we did it: Data on domestic violence and housing
The Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team surveyed 150 women from July through October 2024 across eleven women’s daytime and overnight shelters throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Domestic violence pushes women to life on the streets, survey shows
Faced with a homeless services system largely built for men, women experiencing domestic abuse may find themselves choosing between violence and the street.
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Lack of restrooms leave homeless women at risk for rape, assault, infection, survey says
Cancel anytime. Data show that women experience unique causes of housing instability and challenges when experiencing homelessness, according to a survey conducted by Lee Enterprises Public Service ...
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Homeless transgender women in Pacific Northwest face greater risk of violence
Most women who have experienced homelessness report experiencing violence from strangers. Transgender women find they face ...
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Homeless mothers seek supportive housing, substance use disorder services to break cycle
The Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team surveyed 150 women at daytime and overnight homeless shelters across the Pacific Northwest about the connection between domestic violence and ...
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Letter: Vulnerable women
Oklahoma needs more services in the fight against domestic violence. The women of Oklahoma are in crisis because of the alarming numbers of domestic violence occurrences. Oklahoma is ranked one of ...
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Lack of restrooms leave homeless women at risk for rape, assault, infection, survey says
In this report, Lee Enterprises omits full names of domestic violence victims to protect their safety and identity. Michelle, 45, often tried to ignore her body’s demand as long as she could.