Knowledge Base

What would the world look like in 2040 if violence prevention efforts truly succeeded? This question brought together researchers, policy advocates, and direct service providers at Esperanza United’s Research and Policy Advisory Council Roundtable in June 2025.  United in their commitment to ending domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and […]

Emerging research is capturing the complex realities experienced by Latin@ children and youth exposed to domestic violence (DV). This factsheet presents research on the status of Latin@ children and youth in the United States, general facts on the prevalence and consequences of witnessing DV, unique factors that are present for Latin@ […]

Resources for law enforcement on meaningful language access and avoiding using children as interpreters Individuals who are limited English proficient (LEP) are those for whom English is not their primary language and they have a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English. Meaningful language access is key to ensuring […]

At Esperanza United, we know no single organization or person is going to end gender-based violence alone – it will take communities, working together. That’s why Latina leadership and community-based solutions are two of our organizational values.  To advance this strengths-based approach, Esperanza United President and CEO Vivian Huelgo, J.D. is […]

Promotoras and community health workers (CHWs)1 can be a life changing and lifesaving resource to Latin@ survivors of domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV). While research on safety planning with Latin@ communities is limited, existing research supports a strengths-based, traumainformed approach. A strengths-based approach empowers community members with information […]

This document serves as an educational tool for policymakers, shedding light on the existing gaps in safeguarding immigrant communities and their adverse impacts on survivors of gender-based violence. While many assume that the solutions lie within the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), this is not the case. Policymakers need to grasp […]

This resource is designed for anyone shouldering the vital responsibility of safeguarding our young people. Whether you are a parent, guardian, case manager, social worker, educator, advocate, or policymaker, we thank you for your commitment. As an organization dedicated to mobilizing Latin@ communities to end gender-based violence, we believe it is […]

Earlier this year, Esperanza United hosted our first Congressional Week of Action – five days dedicated to bringing more survivor voices into national policy conversations. Over the course of the week, we organized 23 meetings between survivors and congressional representatives and trained 31 advocates – all of which proved what we’ve […]

Latin@ students and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) bring resilience, unique perspectives, and diverse experiences that greatly enrich higher education. This guide is designed to honor and support those strengths by providing reliable, current information to assist with the decision-making process about higher education. Please note that some information referenced in […]

At Esperanza United, we know no single organization or person is going to end gender-based violence alone – it will take communities, working together. That’s why Latina leadership and community-based solutions are two of our organizational values.  To advance this strengths-based approach, Esperanza United President and CEO Vivian Huelgo, J.D. is […]