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Abuse in Immigrant Communities

Updated:

December 18, 2020

What non-legal options do immigrant survivors of abuse have?

If an immigrant survivor of abuse is worried about starting a court process against the abuser or reporting abuse to the police, s/he can still prepare a safety plan to think through specific steps for how to stay safe. You can find some suggestions on our Safety Planning page. You will also find special resources and documents for those who fear deportation on ASISTA’s website. An immigrant victim of violence can also contact his/her local Advocates and Shelters to see what other options might be available.

If you are an immigrant experiencing abuse or you are concerned about someone who is, you can send your questions to our Email Hotline.

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