: Educating both the general public and Latina communities about the signs of abuse, its prevalence, and the resources available is crucial.

A severe shortage of bilingual crisis hotlines, legal advocates, and mental health professionals locks non-English-speaking survivors out of life-saving care.

Research indicates that . Among those who did seek police assistance, 66% reported feeling fearful about making the call. Women with children were particularly hesitant to involve law enforcement due to concerns about potential child removal. This fear was especially pronounced among Black and Latina women, who were more likely to worry about losing custody of their children if they sought police intervention.

as the essential first step against violence. Survivors like Martínez must navigate not only the physical trauma but also: Immigration-related abuse

"¡Si Podemos!": Latinas Can Break the Silence About Violence provides a comprehensive look at how cultural factors like marianismo influence experiences of intimate partner violence. Radboud Educational Repository