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Breaking the Silence
Dotti Barraco-Hetnar from Vera House in Syracuse, NY encourages women in unhealthy relationships to act now to end
domestic abuse. For resources and additional information, visit Vera House on the web.
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Serving the Hispanic Community
Rita Paniagua, executive director of Spanish Action League, addresses the prevalence of domestic violence among Latin American
and Caribbean families. About 80% of women served by the organization speak Spanish as their primary language.
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Safety Planning
"Whether you’re staying in the relationship or you’re leaving the relationship, what are the different things you can do to keep yourself and you’re children safe?" asks Jo Rosen,
director of Family Relationship Violence Services at Salvation Army.
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Latinas and Leaving Abusers
Sometimes staying in a violent relationship for the sake of the children is more harmful than leaving an abusive spouse,
says Sandra Rodriguez, domestic violence director of the Spanish Action League.
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A New Hope House
“When they’re here, it’s their house,” says social worker Bob Stabler of New Hope Center. Abused women find shelter and a safe environment away from their abuser at the house, which has multiple beds, a den with computer stations and a full kitchen.
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