June, 2019 - Esperanza United

Innovative housing solutions for Latin@ survivors of violence, a report

27 June 2019

This report outlines the unique challenges that Latin@ survivors face when looking for housing, strategies on how to address this need, and recommendations for service providers. In 2015, the Latin@ population in the United States reached 57 million, with almost half (47%) living in suburban and rural areas. Latin@s are not […]

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

20 June 2019

Esperanza United commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15 each year since WEAAD’s inception in 2012. What is elder abuse? Elder abuse affects seniors across all socio-economic groups, cultures, and races. The abuse of older adults is a serious problem and victims may feel alone or like they […]

Latina immigrant women and children’s well-being and access to services after detention

13 June 2019

The information in this blog is part of Esperanza United’s report, available to download at the bottom of this page. Please see the original report for information and proper citation. Since 2011, the United States has seen a dramatic increase in the arrival of Latina immigrant women and their children, primarily […]

Increasing Language Access in the Courts: Implications for LEP Survivors

06 June 2019

The Increasing Language Access in the Courts toolkit examines advocates’ observations about the court experiences of survivors with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), and offers guidance and resources to build systems change efforts for language accessibility. This toolkit is designed to guide and inform advocates working with survivors with limited English proficiency […]