April 19th, 2011 at 9:01 pm

VIA TREND #7: Domestic Violence leading concern for Hispanic Immigrants

in: VIA Trends ✺ Tendencias Claves,Voices ✺ Voces

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VIA TREND #7

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One in four Hispanic Immigrants surveyed by VIA in 2010 state that domestic violence is the leading concern for community women.

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- Source: VIA 2011

VOICES ✺ VOCES

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“Making sure women don’t have to suffer beatings in silence, whatever their immigration status, has to be a priority.”

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- Rep. Raul Grijalva, Arizona’s 7th district

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VIA Trends ✺ Tendencias Claves

 

VIA TREND #8

 

One in three Hispanic Immigrants surveyed by VIA in 2010 state that substance use is the leading concern they have for Hispanic Youth.

 

- Source: VIA 2011

VOICES ✺ VOCES

 

As a result of their emotional and economic situation, many look for refuge in alcohol [and other substances]. 34 year old Venezuelan woman, TN.

 

Debido a su situación emocional y económica, mucha buscan refugio en alcohol [u otros sustancias]. Mujer Venezuelana de 34 años, Tennessee.