So, what can be done to address Latina abuse?

“When I was nine, my dad would lock my mother in the kitchen if she tried to speak to my brother. He called it ‘keeping the house in order.’ I learned early that silence was safety.”

The reasons for these disturbing statistics are complex and multifaceted. Cultural and linguistic barriers, limited access to resources, and fear of deportation can all contribute to the silence and isolation that often surround Latina abuse.