Local legal clinics offer pro-bono representation to help survivors file for restraining orders, navigate custody battles, and secure VAWA or U Visa status.
A study found that reported that their partner's violence against them increased after immigrating to the United States. Latina Abuse Alicia
Alicia, a 35-year-old Latina from Mexico, lived with her husband and two children in a small town in California. On the surface, their life seemed perfect, but behind closed doors, Alicia's husband was controlling and abusive. He would constantly criticize her, limit her access to money, and isolate her from her family and friends. Local legal clinics offer pro-bono representation to help
Alicia's experience is all too common. Many Latinas face significant barriers when trying to seek help, including: navigate custody battles