Evidence suggests that Central American women’s motivations to migrate and experiences during migration are often tied to violence, and yet their experiences after arriving in the U.S. do not always support their rights, recovery, safety, or healing. In fact, Central American women and children apprehended and detained in detention centers in the United States are [...]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the “Day of Unity” held in October 1981 and conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became an entire week devoted to a [...]
Thirty eight girls ages 10-18 joined us last week at Camp Singing Hills thanks to our collaboration with Girl Scouts River Valleys. This experience provided a safe space for discussions around healthy relationships and teen dating violence, leadership and team building activities and lots of fun!
The NLN is a national institute on domestic violence focusing on Latin@ communities, a project of Casa de Esperanza. Learn more about this important national movement.
