Irene Koo

Mar 5, 2024 | urban.org | Samantha Batko |Christina Baird |Rachel Marconi |Irene Koo

Body The number of women of color experiencing homelessness as individuals has also increased significantly in just a few years. Between 2020 and 2022, the number of such women in Los Angeles County increased by 14.4 percent, while overall homelessness in the county increased by just 2.2 percent. These trends are alarming. Research shows that women experiencing homelessness may face more negative outcomes from homelessness than men, such as a greater likelihood of being violently attacked.

Apr 11, 2023 | urban.org | Jackie Liu |Sarah Benatar |Emily Johnston |Irene Koo

Body Urban researchers conducted interviews and small-group discussions with more than 30 women who had given birth in the last five years to better understand how their maternity care preferences align with proposed maternity care solutions. (To reflect how the interviewees identify, we use the terms “women” and “mothers” throughout this piece.