A 2025 study on the experiences of undocumented Latina survivors revealed a deep-seated mistrust of law enforcement. Survivors fear that any interaction with police will lead to their own deportation, or worse, the separation of their families. This fear is used by abusers to trap their victims in silence.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) and abuse are pervasive issues affecting women worldwide, with Latina women being disproportionately affected. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), Latina women experience IPV at a rate of 45.6 per 100,000, which is higher than the national average. latina abuse natasha nunez new