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Are you a Latin@ mental health clinician who provides therapy to Latin@ parents and children experiencing domestic violence? Your insight, experience, and service are important and we want to hear from you. July 9, 2025 Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Denver (Convention Center) 550 15th St, Denver, CO 80202 Travel […]
Join us for a meaningful “plática” on mental health support and stigma in Latin@ communities on Wednesday July 23 at 10 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. MT | 12 p.m. CT | 1 p.m. ET. Led by Gabriela Zapata-Alma, LCSW, CADC, this session will explore factors that contribute to mental health […]
A Mother’s Day Reflection Inspired by an Interview with Vivian Huelgo, CEO of Esperanza United By Silvana Domke This Mother’s Day, I’ve been thinking deeply about the mothers who have shaped my understanding of strength – not just in my personal life, but through the stories I’ve had the honor to […]
Today, Esperanza United announces the release of “Safe Leave Documentation and Confidentiality Rules.” This new resource is the second product of the Safe Leave Working Group, of which Esperanza United is a proud member. The document is a resource for policymakers, advocates, and stakeholders that provides recommendations for when and how […]
By Silvana Domke It was no ordinary Saturday at Hamline University. Even though the morning air was still chilly in St. Paul, it only took a few minutes for the energy, laughter, and presence of youth to warm up every corner of the campus. From the moment the Esperanza United team […]
Connecting people. Sharing knowledge. Ending violence The Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence, Battered Women’s Justice Project, Esperanza United, The Hotline, and ValorUS® are excited to launch The Learning Community. The Learning Community is an online center for training, education, and collaboration dedicated to preventing and responding to sexual assault, domestic […]
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 […]