Training and technical assistance

The number of young people that identify as a sexual minority continues to grow in the United States. This factsheet highlights research with Latin@ sexual minority youth published between 2013-2023, with attention to trends and protective factors. Sexual minority is used in this factsheet to include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or […]

During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), I reflect on the role of religion, faith, and spirituality have in our culture and the importance of gender-based violence (GBV) programs respecting and supporting survivors’ religious affiliations as another way to increase organizational cultural responsiveness.   Mainstream programs are often mindful […]

Esperanza United believes that knowledge is power and that everyone should have access to information and resources to make the best decisions for themselves. From our research and advocacy, we know that social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp spread mis and disinformation at high volumes. This became more evident […]

Medical providers play a crucial role in the prevention and intervention of intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by patients. Violence is a social determinant of health, affecting the health outcomes of survivors, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic (California Department of Public Health, 2020 and National Domestic Violence Hotline, 2020). This project […]

Community providers have been integral to individuals’ health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Latin@ individuals face unique situations when reporting intimate partner violence (IPV) and navigating healthcare systems due disparities in language access and identification in healthcare systems (Robinson et al., 2021). Community providers are bridges to increasing access to […]

Community advocates can serve as bridges to navigating healthcare systems and providing support to Latin@ survivors of abuse, especially intimate partner violence (IPV). This tool will serve to: Equip community youth advocates with culturally-responsive strategies to navigate systems to support youth Latin@ survivors of IPV. Increase knowledge of barriers to improving […]

Access to Indigenous languages Changes in demographics in the last few years have shown an increasing number of Indigenous peoples of Latin America arriving at the border and asking for asylum. Although Census data shows increases as well, there are big levels of underreporting due to many factors including the way […]

The Enhancing Court Access to Survivors from Diverse Communities Training provides an opportunity to study and interact with court personnel and family violence and sexual assault advocates who aim to improve their provision of culturally responsive approaches to domestic and sexual violence victims in the courts. This project was supported by […]

COVID-19 promising practices Service providers have adapted to challenges during the pandemic using technology and creativity. New innovations in technology have allowed survivors to file protection or restraining orders in the civil legal system. Assessing promising practices and the impact of the pandemic is critical to survivors receiving safety and justice […]

Trauma-informed courts Trauma-informed courts are helpful in preventing or mitigating re-traumatization among survivors. At Esperanza United, we collaborate with partners that implement trauma-formed practices to better serve survivors accessing institutions such as courts.  As a leader in defining trauma-informed approaches, Esperanza United and our culturally-specific partners expand the definition of “trauma-informed” […]