WAMU/DCist interviewed four women about the hurdles of staying safe while unhoused in the District. They recounted experiences with sexual assault, unsanitary shelters, disability, and stereotypes while sharing their thoughts on how the city could improve the lives of homeless people. Being outnumbered by their male counterparts means unhoused women face particular challenges, including disproportionately experiencing sexual assault and struggling to access services that cater to their specific needs, such as housing and health care. Women’s shelters in the District often run out of beds and lack adequate security, leaving women vulnerable to attacks and the many other perils of sleeping outdoors. ---------- Story (link in bio) and photos by Gaspard Le Dem (gaspardledem.com) This reporting is part of our series this week for the local Homeless Crisis Reporting Project with @streetsensedc and other newsrooms across the D.C. region.