Homelessness is on the rise in LA and it's hitting women the hardest

The latest headcount of homelessness in Los Angeles County revealed an increase of nearly six percent in the last year Even more troubling - since 2013, the number of homeless women in the county is up 55 percent However, you’ll mostly see men on the streets Anne Miskey, CEO of the Downtown Women’s Center, said the women don’t want to be seen because to be seen is potentially to be attacked, assaulted or harassed Currently, those looking for affordable housing may be on a wait list for up to two years