Knowledge Base

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@ children and youth, and resiliency of Latin@ children and youth who witness DV.

This factsheet was made possible by Grant Number: 90EV0431 through the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the National Latino Network a project of Casa de Esperanza and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department of Health 6 and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.