Immigrant Women

For Immigrant Women

If you are an immigrant woman experiencing violence and abuse call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 to find a domestic violence program near you.

For Additional information, visit the website of National Domestic Violence Hotline .

Learn your rights: Questions and Answers for Immigrant and Refugee Women: You have a right to be free from violence in your home."

For Friends and Family

If you know someone who may be in this situation and want to know how to help her, you can...

• Call 1-800-799-7233 to find a battered women's shelter near her.
• Contact the Family Violence Prevention Fund at immigration@endabuse.org or (415) 252-8900 if you have immigration questions on her behalf.
• Let her know her rights: Questions and Answers for Immigrant and Refugee Women: You have a right to be free from violence in your home."

For Advocates and Legal Service Providers

Although no direct services are provided, if you are a service provider assisting an immigrant woman, you can...

• Join the National Network on Behalf of Battered Immigrant Women. Through this network, you can learn about trainings, obtain technical assistance materials, and receive technical assistance on complex immigration issues via email.
• Learn the rights of battered immigrant women: Questions and Answers for Immigrant and Refugee Women: You have a right to be free from violence in your home."

Contact

Family Violence Prevention Fund at immigration@endabuse.org or (415) 252-8900 for more information and referrals.

ASISTA, Immigrant Technical Assistance Project
Legal Momentum, Immigrant Women Program
National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women
Asian and Pacific Institute on Domestic Violence
National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence

Learn more about how your agency can improve its ability to serve battered immigrant women.