Lived expertise

Survivors are centered in the story and treated as experts in the systems they navigate.

Explores solutions

A substantial portion of the article is devoted to six specific solutions at the intersection of domestic violence and homelessness.

Empowering photography

The photography shows survivors in a state of power, resilience, and strength, alongside audio in their own words and voices.

Systems view

"Survivors seeking help often encounter a system ill-equipped to meet their needs ... Domestic violence shelters in California served 13,000 people but had to turn down another 15,000 requests for shelter."

Link to resources

The resources listed at the end of this article are more comprehensive than most.

Sensitive reporting practices

One survivor was granted a pseudonym and another, concerned about safety after initially agreeing to an interview, was left out of the story altogether.

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