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Nowhere to Turn? Responding to Partner Violence Against Immigrant and Visible Minority Women: Voices of Frontline Workers


  Author: Canadian Council on Social Development
Publisher: Canadian Council on Social Development
Publication:
Document Date:                  2004
Category: Family Transitions > Immigration Experience
Related Categories:
Crime And Violence > Domestic Violence/Abuse
Crime And Violence > Spouse/Partner Abuse
Crime And Violence > Violence
 

This paper examines the particular vulnerabilities of immigrant and minority women who have experienced domestic violence.  It finds that these women face unique challenges in getting out of abusive situations and in accessing the services that they need to rebuild their lives.  Information is gathered from people who work with these women in their communities.

 

 

 

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