REPOST: Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
According to CHOICES, a domestic violence shelter in Ohio, 3 women are killed each day by their spouse or boyfriend. Domestic violence is not exclusive to any particular gender, race, class or immigrant category. However, many immigrants are especially vulnerable and choose to suffer abuse in silence in fear of losing their immigration status. In addition to this, victims in immigrant communities do not seek help because of cultural beliefs or bias, fear of the police, backla