Understanding Domestic Violence among Immigrant Latina Women

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Fuchsel
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
The United States ◽  
Legal Rights ◽  
Latina Women ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Public Benefits ◽  
To Receive

This chapter examines domestic violence among immigrant Latina women, including prevalence and barriers to accessing services such as fear of deportation, lack of legal status, inability to speak English, and the challenges of separating from family members. Transnational elements for immigrant Latinas experiencing domestic violence is an important concept because of the implications in accessing services and support systems. In addition, help-seeking behaviors, barriers to reporting incidences of domestic violence, and understanding legal rights and services are discussed. Under the Violence Against Women’s Act, immigrant Latina women who lack legal status have legal rights in the United States and can apply for specific visas determining they were in a domestic violence–related relationship. Immigrant Latina women are also eligible to receive public benefits. Finally, an examination of domestic violence programs and interventions in community-based agencies is discussed, specifically, intervention programs for immigrant Latina women.

More than victims: Resiliency of undocumented Latinas near Chicago, United States, and the strategic use of psychological suffering in obtaining legal status

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-368
Author(s):  
Stephanie Jean Kohl
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
The United States ◽  
Immigration Law ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Psychological Suffering ◽  
Visa Application ◽  
Biological Citizenship

Caught between abusive partners and restrictive immigration law, many undocumented Latina women are vulnerable to domestic violence in the United States. This article analyzes the U-Visa application process experienced by undocumented immigrant victims of domestic violence and their legal advisors in a suburb of Chicago, United States. Drawing on theoretical concepts of structural violence and biological citizenship, the article highlights the strategic use of psychological suffering related to domestic violence by applicants for such visas. It also investigates the complex intersection between immigration law and a humanitarian clause that creates a path towards legal status and eventual citizenship.

African American Perspectives and Experiences of Domestic Violence in a Rural Community

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (16) ◽  
pp. 3319-3343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valandra ◽  
Yvette Murphy-Erby ◽  
Brandon M. Higgins ◽  
Lucy M. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
African American ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Class Differences ◽  
Media Messages ◽  
Mixed Messages

Relatively few studies have explored domestic violence from a multiplicity of African American perspectives, experiences, and socio-demographic backgrounds within rural African American communities. Community–based participatory action research methods were used to explore domestic violence perceptions of African Americans with heterogeneous backgrounds and experiences of violence. Ten focus groups were held throughout the community with 52 diverse women ( n = 33) and men ( n = 19) living in the northwest region of Arkansas. Demographic data were collected from 47 women ( n = 28) and men ( n = 19) participating in focus groups regarding their perceptions and experiences of domestic violence, media messages, help-seeking behaviors, and services. Data were analyzed using grounded theory methods. Three major themes emerged, including (a) a heightened awareness of race, gender, and class differences; (b) imbalanced and mixed messages from media; and (c) multi-systemic dynamics influencing abusive behavior and relationships. Results indicate that study participants’ perspectives and experiences with domestic violence reflect a complex interrelated gamut of societal, community, familial, and individual dynamics. Participant recommendations related to interpersonal dynamics, media messages, and societal influences are reported with implications for practice, policy, and future research.

Health Disparities Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

2004 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. CHRISTINA ESPERAT ◽  
JILLIAN INOUYE ◽  
EIZABETH W. GONZALEZ ◽  
DONNA C. OWEN ◽  
DU FENG
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Minority Group ◽  
Model Minority ◽  
The United States ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Cultural Variables ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Cultural Brokering

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) group is the fastest-growing minority group in the United States. AAPIs have been touted in the literature as the “model minority” because of their achievements in the socioeconomic and educational spheres, which in certain categories are beyond the average levels of the dominant majority. However, generalizations such as these are very misleading, because they mask the glaring health disparities that are experienced by subgroups within the AAPI population. The purpose of this chapter is to explore the literature dealing with health disparities among AAPIs. Twenty-eight usable research reports were reviewed after a thorough review of the literature that spanned the years between 1990 and 2003. The review has revealed that the predominant psychosocial and cultural variables studied in research dealing with AAPI are acculturation, family and social networks, help-seeking behaviors, and cultural brokering. In general, research conducted on this group tended to be at the descriptive and comparative-correlational levels; more studies that investigate the effects of interventions to reduce or eliminate health disparities on this group are needed. The challenge is to build a body of knowledge on which to base future action.

Interpartner Violence Among Latinos: Community Perceptions on Help Seeking and Needed Programs

Partner Abuse ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 356-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana K. Falconier ◽  
Eric McCollum ◽  
Jennifer Austin ◽  
Monica Wainbarg ◽  
Gianina Hasburn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Female Community

Applying a community-based participatory research approach and with the aim of developing a culturally competent program to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) in the Latino population, 3 focus groups were conducted with Latino health promoters and male and female community members. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data collected on help-seeking behaviors and needed programs for IPV. Results reflect the need for more prevention and intervention programs that are consistent with Latinos’ cultural values such as their strong family and spiritual orientations. Limitations of the study are also addressed.

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