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Domestic violence occurs in all cultures and socioeconomic levels, but Latino victims (overwhelmingly women) appear to be younger, poorer and less educated than other groups and many are undocumented immigrants.
Formidable barriers exist that may discourage these women from seeking help despite severe abuse. Tonight Crime Prevention Specialist Susan Bartelstone speaks with Cecilia Gastón from the Violence Intervention Project about what’s being done in NYC to address these challenges and this program is a model for what can be done in other communities. Then Susan speaks with Irene van der
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