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

Anita Noriega's daughter was killed by her partner in 2022. Her story highlights the lack of resources for farmworkers struggling with domestic violence.

In Coachella Valley, Líderes Campesinas Offers Domestic Violence Survivors a Path Forward

Many DV survivors in the Coachella Valley face cultural and linguistic barriers to getting help. That's where Líderes Campesinas comes in.

Mixtec Domestic Violence Survivors in California Struggle to Access Needed Support, Resources

For Mixtec farmworkers in California confronting domestic violence, language and cultural barriers often impede access to needed services. 

Personal Experience With Domestic Violence Is Reportedly Widespread in California

A recent survey about public attitudes toward domestic violence shows most state residents recognize that the problem is serious, and often close to home.

Immigrant Domestic Violence Survivors Face Shrinking Protections

Amid slashed funding and weakened legal protections, immigrant survivors of domestic violence face mounting new barriers to safety.

Women Fleeing Abuse Face New Hurdles After Justice Department Decision

“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.

Justice Department Imposes New Restrictions for Domestic Violence Funding

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.

Over 200 Ralliers Demand Newsom Fund Domestic Violence Victims

Over 200 participants rallied at the state Capitol May 20 to demand funding for domestic violence support.

A Bay Area City Is Cracking Down on Homelessness, Domestic Violence Victims Are Paying the Price

DV advocates say given the overlap between domestic violence and homelessness, a new law criminalizing the latter will impact women fleeing abusers.