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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This November, Latin@s and survivors deserve to be heard at the polls in races varying from those for U.S. President to members of Congress to ballot measures to local officials. Early voting has started in many states so the time to vote is now! Survivors deserve to vote safely. Here are […]

The Los Angeles LGBT Center and Esperanza United are organizations dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Latin@ LGBTQIA2S+ folx, especially those who have experienced or are experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). Safety planning is a tool that service providers, advocates, and survivors can use to determine a set of […]

Testimonials from Latin@ survivors and advocates From 2021-2022, Esperanza United partnered with organizations across the United States to grow culturally specific knowledge on how intimate partner violence (IPV) can lead to intimate partner homicide (IPH). We invited organizations from our national Latin@ network that includes domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA), […]

By Alexa De La Fuente Are you an emerging researcher? A teacher? An activist? Someone who wants to be part of ending gender-based violence (GBV)? Media is an important part of the normalization of such violence because it influences ideas, beliefs, and perceptions that enables harm. Yet as the audience, we […]