Financial constraints often trap domestic violence victims. Los Angeles thinks a basic income is a solution.

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:54

L.A. City Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. speaks at a press conference to unveil the results from a pilot program called — LA City Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. speaks at a press conference to unveil the results from a pilot program called "Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance."
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Los Angeles officials have proposed a basic income program for domestic violence survivors.
Councilmembers are seeking millions to fund it after a successful basic income pilot program ended.
The pilot gave $1,000 monthly to 3,200 households and found it improved food and housing security.

Los Angeles found success with its guaranteed basic income pilot program, one of the largest in the country. So, now, city officials want to try it again.