LA advanced a proposal for a new basic income program targeting domestic abuse survivors.
It's inspired by the results of the city's BIG:LEAP program, a large-scale basic income pilot.
BIG:LEAP found that monthly cash stipends helped abuse survivors leave their partners.
AdvertisementLos Angeles is making strides toward a guaranteed basic income program that would target domestic abuse survivors.
"Oftentimes, simple solutions are the most effective, and studies have proven that Guaranteed Basic Income works.
Persons:
It's, —, Councilmember Hugo Soto, Martínez, Councilmember Curren, Marqueece Harris, Dawson, CIFD, We've, Harris
Organizations:
LA, Service, Los Angeles City, Soto, National Network, Investment, Families Department, City Council
Locations:
Los Angeles, Councilmember Curren Price, LA