Domestic Violence Resource Center – LatinX Program

The LatinX program provides services to self-identified LatinX and Spanish speaking survivors of domestic violence. DVRC’s LatinX program takes into account LatinX cultural context by addressing the experience, reality, and consciousness of people who are LatinX. The LatinX Advocate understands that cultural factors such as place of birth, age of immigration, education, ability to speak English, traditions, and cultural celebrations play a large role in a person’s ability to leave an abusive relationship and fully understands the importance of both the nuclear and extended family in making decisions about a person’s own relationship. The LatinX program provides case management to survivors which includes, navigating the civil and criminal justice systems, information about their rights and legal options, referrals and resources to other community partners/agencies, and safety planning. The LatinX program also does significant community outreach & education among the LatinX community regarding dynamics of domestic violence and it’s effects on children.