| Issue | National Data (2024) | Impact on Latina Survivors | |-------|----------------------|----------------------------| | | 1 in 3 women | 1 in 3 Latina women (NCADV) | | Reporting Rate | 45 % of all survivors report to police | Only ~30 % of Latina survivors report (UCLA Center for Health Policy) | | Economic Dependence | 24 % of women lack financial autonomy | 37 % of Latina survivors rely on abusive partner for income | | Language Barriers | 14 % of survivors cite language as obstacle | 48 % of Latina survivors report limited English as a barrier to services | | Immigration Concerns | 5 % fear deportation when seeking help | 68 % of undocumented Latina survivors worry about immigration consequences |
These statistics, verified by reputable sources such as the NCADV and the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), paint a disturbing picture of the reality faced by many Latinas. Domestic violence is a leading cause of injury to women, and Latinas are disproportionately affected. latina abuse alicia verified