Discrimination and Violence Against People Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County: Findings from The Periodic Assessment of Trajectories of Housing, Homelessness, and Health Study (PATHS)

This study investigates the prevalence of discrimination and violence against persons experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County (LAC) from April-July 2023. Los Angeles is home to 11% of the nation’s unhoused population, and over 20% of the population experiencing unsheltered or chronic homelessness. Discrimination and violence create traumatic experiences which complicate the often challenging physical and mental health conditions faced by persons experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.

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Discrimination and Violence Against People Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County: Findings from The Periodic Assessment of Trajectories of Housing, Homelessness, and Health Study (PATHS)