: In 2025, a survivor named Alicia gained attention for speaking out against her ex-boyfriend after he set her car on fire and attempted to break into her home. She emphasized that "abuse is not just physical" but also emotional and mental, choosing to break her silence to refuse the burden of shame. Barriers to Seeking Help
by Xochitl Gonzalez, which follows a Latina woman in Brooklyn navigating complex creative and personal relationships. "Latina Abuse" & Advocacy: latina abuse alicia top
Research has shown that abuse rates within Latina communities can be alarming. Latina women are at a higher risk of experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) compared to women of other ethnicities in the United States. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), in 2017, 45.8% of Latina women in the U.S. reported experiencing IPV in their lifetime. : In 2025, a survivor named Alicia gained