Immigrant victims of domestic violence face compounded vulnerabilities, especially newly arrived immigrants and victims whose immigration status is not permanently established.  Abusive partners often exploit a victim’s lack of immigration status, or dependent immigration status, as a way to maintain power and control and to keep victims silent. Indeed, many immigrant women find themselves trapped … Continue reading Upcoming Webinar from APIIDV and WSCADV: Meaningful Comprehenisve Immigration Reform Implications for Advocates and Strategies to Improve Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence