Casa de Esperanza The National Latin@ Network
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Casa de Esperanza The National Latin@ Network
1/15/2016 Latin@ Realities in the Context of Family and Community Violence and the No Más Study Jose Juan Lara Jr., MS National Trainer December 18, 2015 casadeesperanza.org nationallatinonetwork.org Casa de Esperanza • “Starting from a small group of Latina activists in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1982, Casa de Esperanza has grown into the premier Latin@ domestic violence organization in the country.” - Amy Sanchez • Our mission—to mobilize Latin@ communities to end domestic violence—is served through our five core values: – Latina leadership – Entrepreneurship – Organizational excellence – Living free of violence – Community-driven solutions • We recognize that it is the community that will end domestic violence, not any system or organization. • We emphasize developing social capital (i.e. trust, reciprocity, information and cooperation) because we believe it decreases domestic violence. Casa de Esperanza © 2015 The National Latin@ Network • The National Latin@ Network is a project of Casa de Esperanza that is working at “ending domestic violence and promoting the health and well-being of Latin@ communities around the country.” - Amy Sanchez • The main goals of the National Latin@ Network are: – Public Policy – Research – Training and Technical Assistance Casa de Esperanza © 2015 1 1/15/2016 Latin@ Culture Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Latin@s in the United States • Approximately 53 million Latin@s living in the U.S. (17% population) (2012 U.S. Census update) • Heterogeneous group embracing varied histories, socio-economic backgrounds, and cultural and linguistic subtleties from 22 countries of origin • Approximately 40% of Latin@s in U.S. are foreign born; 60% were born in the U.S. • Many families have mixed immigration status: 75% of children in immigrant families are U.S. citizens Casa de Esperanza © 2015 What is it? Casa de Esperanza © 2015 2 1/15/2016 Latin@ Culture • Traditions – Food, music, celebrations • Cultural Values • Colectivismo, familismo • Faith/spirituality • Strength, resiliency • Contextual issues • Historical Trauma/Oppression – Colonialism, triple-trauma • Current trauma – Anti-immigrant sentiment/laws, racism Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Culturally Specific Communities • Historically have not had access to individual services • Historical traumas may include abuses by entire systems • Collective trauma includes “non traditional” events like poverty, discrimination, racism, unjust immigration laws, etc. • Social justice & human rights perspectives Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Trauma and Co-Occurring Issues TRAUMA Substance Abuse Mental Health Incarceration Poverty Sex Trafficking Homelessness Casa de Esperanza © 2015 3 1/15/2016 Culturally Specific Communities • Individual and collective factors have buffered the effects of collective trauma – Cultural traditions – Strong cultural identity – Cultural stories • Communities provide healing – Individual strengths – Collective knowledge and wisdom – Restoring balance Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Latin@ Family Tree • http://latinoheritage.blogspot.com/2013/09/instead-of-family-tree.html Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Latin@s and Domestic Violence • While the number of studies examining DV in Latin@ populations is growing, research on this issue continues to be limited in quality and breadth. • The most recent prevalence information published on Latin@ populations must be considered within the context of how the information was collected, the questions asked and the social/community conditions where the research was obtained (e.g., new immigration laws). Casa de Esperanza © 2015 4 1/15/2016 Latin@s and Family/Community Violence • Many Latinas who are survivors of domestic violence do not want to leave their families and communities—they want the violence to stop. • Familia can be crucial to a Latina’s ability to survive domestic violence. • Addressing domestic violence may not be the more pressing issue in her life. Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Latin@s and Family/Community Violence • Caring for her children—having enough money and food—and immigration fears may often be more significant to her than the violence she suffers. • Misinformation about immigration status often creates anxiety for battered immigrant women that prevents from seeking help. • Battered Latinas face a number of barriers to obtaining services within the current domestic violence system. Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Violence may not be the ONLY or the MOST PRESSING challenge Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Copyright © Casa de Esperanza 2012 5 1/15/2016 Contextual Factors Cultural values Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Religion/Spirituality Economic factors Immigration & Antiimmigrant environments Latin@ Cultural Context • This cultural context provides the lens through which Latin@s see the world. • The lens informs their successes, challenges, goals, and needs. • Placing priority on family and community, the lens affects how Latin@s understand their personal situations and make decisions. Casa de Esperanza © 2015 What it means… • Cultural context and lens shape the type of support, advocacy, and services that Latin@s seek as well as the choices that they make. • These cultural realities must influence how service providers work with, support, and advocate for Latin@ survivors; develop new initiatives; and work within Latin@ communities. Casa de Esperanza © 2015 6 1/15/2016 Service Agencies Federal Laws Tapestri, Inc., 2002 THE NO MÁS STUDY Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Casa de Esperanza © 2015 7 1/15/2016 Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Casa de Esperanza © 2015 8 1/15/2016 Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Casa de Esperanza © 2015 Contact Information Jose Juan Lara Jr., M.S. Lumarie Orozco, M.A. Email: [email protected] [email protected] @casadeesperanza www.facebook.com/casa deesperanzamn Web page: www.nationallatinonetwork.org www.rednacionallatina.org www.casadeesperanza.org Casa de Esperanza © 2013 9 1/15/2016 casadeesperanza.org nationallatinonetwork.org Casa de Esperanza © 2014 10