Amelia — Latina Abuse

RESOURCES (keep phone numbers) ------------------------------- National DV Hotline: 1‑800‑799‑7233 Línea DV (Español): 1‑800‑799‑7233 (press 2) VictimConnect: 1‑855‑884‑8637 Local Shelter: ___________________ Legal Aid: _______________________

If you are in immediate danger, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. latina abuse amelia

| | What It Offers | How to Access | |--------------|-------------------|-------------------| | Protective/Restraining Orders | Legal order that requires the abuser to stay away. Can be obtained quickly at most courthouses or via legal aid. | Call your local Domestic Violence Legal Hotline (often listed on the National DV Hotline website). | | Legal Aid Societies (e.g., Legal Aid Society of state ) | Free or low‑cost representation for immigration, custody, and restraining‑order matters. | Search “Legal Aid + [your state]” or call the National Legal Aid & Defender Association at 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357). | | Emergency Shelters | Safe housing for up to 30‑90 days, often with case management, counseling, and childcare. | Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline to get the nearest shelter. Many shelters have Spanish‑speaking staff. | | Women’s Centers / Community Health Clinics | Counseling, health services, safety planning, and sometimes on‑site legal clinics. | Look up “Women’s Center + [your city]” or ask the hotline for a list. | | Immigration Relief – U‑Visas, V‑Visas, and T‑Visas | Protection for survivors of crime (including domestic violence) that can lead to a path to legal status. | Contact Immigration Legal Aid (e.g., Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. – CLINIC) or a U‑Visa specialist. | | Child Protective Services (CPS) | If children are present and at risk, you can call CPS to report abuse. | Call your state’s CPS hotline (usually 1‑800‑xxx‑xxxx). | | Call your local Domestic Violence Legal Hotline

The next day, Amelia found a bruise on her arm that she didn’t remember getting. She stared at it, tracing the pale line with trembling fingers. The bruise was a silent testimony—an echo of a moment she could no longer deny. | | Emergency Shelters | Safe housing for

Therapists used pláticas (informal conversations) and dichos (cultural sayings) to build trust and provide psychoeducation before addressing the trauma directly. Broader Context of Abuse in Latina Communities

Save at least two hotlines in your phone contacts (e.g., “DV Hotline” and “Amiga Safe”). If you can’t speak on the phone, many hotlines also accept text or live‑chat.