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In the Heart of California’s Wine Country, Little Help for Farmworkers Facing Domestic Violence

Roxsy Lin -
Anita Noriega's daughter was killed by her partner in 2022. Her story highlights the lack of resources for farmworkers struggling with domestic violence.
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In Coachella Valley, Líderes Campesinas Offers Domestic Violence Survivors a Path Forward

Roxsy Lin -
Many DV survivors in the Coachella Valley face cultural and linguistic barriers to getting help. That's where Líderes Campesinas comes in.
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Mixtec Domestic Violence Survivors in California Struggle to Access Needed Support, Resources

Roxsy Lin -
For Mixtec farmworkers in California confronting domestic violence, language and cultural barriers often impede access to needed services. 
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Personal Experience With Domestic Violence Is Reportedly Widespread in California

Viji Sundaram -
A recent survey about public attitudes toward domestic violence shows most state residents recognize that the problem is serious, and often close to home.
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Immigrant Domestic Violence Survivors Face Shrinking Protections

Selen Ozturk -
Amid slashed funding and weakened legal protections, immigrant survivors of domestic violence face mounting new barriers to safety.
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Women Fleeing Abuse Face New Hurdles After Justice Department Decision

Sunita Sohrabji -
“Women and girls were used as a political justification for U.S. military intervention in Afghanistan, and now they are being turned away when they seek safety here.” — Laila Ayub, director of Project ANAR.
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Justice Department Imposes New Restrictions for Domestic Violence Funding

Sunita Sohrabji -
New criteria for Violence Against Women Act funding stipulates that grantees must provide certification of not engaging in DEI activities, including supporting immigrants and transgender people.
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Over 200 Ralliers Demand Newsom Fund Domestic Violence Victims

Viji Sundaram -
Over 200 participants rallied at the state Capitol May 20 to demand funding for domestic violence support.
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A Bay Area City Is Cracking Down on Homelessness, Domestic Violence Victims Are Paying the Price

Viji Sundaram -
DV advocates say given the overlap between domestic violence and homelessness, a new law criminalizing the latter will impact women fleeing abusers.
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Domestic Violence Journalists Seek New Ways to End the Cycle

Selen Ozturk -
Journalists nationwide are fighting domestic violence by focusing on solutions for survivors before the cycle turns deadly. 
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Annual Vigil Puts Spotlight on Domestic Violence Survivors

Sunita Sohrabji -
Due to funding cuts, California lacks resources to support survivors of domestic violence, who often end up homeless or incarcerated.
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