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Conversation about Latino men and gender-based violence: Facebook Live

Watch this engaging recorded Facebook Live event! Part 1: Tuesday, October 29 Paula Gomez-Stordy from Esperanza United and Dr. Juan Carlos Areán from Futures Without Violence will discuss the evolving concept of masculinity among Latino men in the U.S. They’ll explore how this impacts relationships with partners and children, and examine […]

REACH: Fostering an alliance for survivors navigating immigration systems

For survivors navigating immigration systems, it is ideal when their attorney and advocate (case manager, social worker, victim advocate) can effectively collaborate to provide the best outcomes for the survivor. During our training, we will provide best practices in creating an alliance between attorney and advocate and examples of what successful […]

REACH: Legal advocacy in action- Best practices for legal advocates assisting survivors

The primary objective of this webinar is to equip legal advocates with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills essential for effectively supporting survivors of gender-based violence. Participants will gain insights into advocacy techniques, and ethical considerations necessary for providing compassionate and competent legal advocacy. By the end of the training, attendees will […]

Amicus brief for Justice v. Bird and United States v. Iowa (ASISTA)

ASISTA’s Amicus Brief for Justice v. Bird and United States v. Iowa examines the legal conflicts and implications surrounding state laws impacting migrant justice initiatives. It addresses issues such as the enforcement of state-level policies that may conflict with federal immigration law, and the effects these laws have on migrant rights, […]

Empowerment training series- August 2024

Esperanza United’s summer trainings continue with our August Empowerment series. Building off our July momentum, where we strengthened intergenerational connections, engaged in meaningful conversations on sex and sexuality, and embraced holistic wellness through Kumbé Healing, we are now set to dive even deeper. Join us for a series of webinars and conversations […]

Paid safe leave: A resource to support Latin@ survivors and promote their safety and economic stability

The Need for Paid Safe Leave & Model Legislative Language is a resource for policymakers, advocates, and stakeholders that provides key context for the importance of paid safe leave. It includes model policy language for providing paid safe leave, which can be used directly or adapted to appropriate contexts. This new […]

Summer training series: July 2024

Strengthen intergenerational connections, learn principles of safety planning,  and embrace holistic wellness with movement workshops from Kumbé Healing and Wellness in our summer training series. Responding to vicarious trauma: Strategies to help Latin@s facing gender-based violence This webinar aims to provide valuable guidance in responding to vicarious trauma as victim service […]

Domestic violence homicide prevention in Latin@ communities: Testimonials from Latin@ survivors and advocates

Prepared by: Lillianne Macias, PhD, Alondra D. Garza, PhD, Nancy Nava, MPH Intimate partner homicide (IPH) is a social issue that disproportionately affects Latinas in the United States. To grow knowledge on the issue and inform culturally specific prevention efforts, Esperanza United conduced listening sessions and key informant interviews in partnership […]

A fatality review of Latin@ intimate partner homicides in the United States

Prepared by: R. Lillianne Macias, PhD, Krista Grajo, MA,  Rasheeda O’Connor, MA Intimate partner homicide (IPH), the killing of a spouse or romantic partner, remains a pressing and understudied social issue within Latin@ communities in the United States. To date, being a woman, firearm availability, divorce, and younger age are all […]

Reclaiming all of me: My strength, culture, gender, and community with Vanessa Victoria (2024)

Join us for a conversation with Vanessa Victoria, activist, advocate, speaker, entertainer, and writer, to hear her experiences of loss as she left everything known behind, her family, friends, language, and beloved island: Puerto Rico to safely transition as a trans Latina woman.  After leaving an abusive relationship, she used her […]