Dating and domestic violence occurs in immigrant communities at similar rates as non-immigrant communities. However, immigrant communities are often at greater risks — due to language barriers, social isolation, lack of information, lack of financial resources, cultural beliefs, not knowing our rights and sometimes the fear of deportation. read more
When undocumented immigrants protest and lobby politicians, for example, they risk their lives and homes. As someone born in the U.S., or even a documented immigrant, you can do the same and risk much less. read more