Advocate for immigration policies that protect victims of abuse, regardless of their immigration status.
, serves as a testament to her resilience and journey toward healing. Alicia Kozakiewicz (The Alicia Project)
We cannot end this crisis with a single news cycle. We need a cultural shift. Latina Abuse Alicia 1
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), Latinas are more likely to experience domestic violence than women of any other ethnic group. In 2019, a staggering 45.6% of Latina women reported experiencing some form of violence, including physical, emotional, or psychological abuse. This rate is more than 1.5 times higher than that of non-Hispanic white women.
Case 1: The Disappearance and Exploitation of Alicia Navarro Advocate for immigration policies that protect victims of
: Limited English proficiency can significantly hinder a Latina's ability to seek and access help services.
There are resources available to support Latina women like Alicia: We need a cultural shift
: Abusers may forbid the victim from working, attending school, or learning English, severely limiting their long-term employability.
In Sandra Cisneros’s The House on Mango Street , the vignette "Alicia Who Sees Mice" serves as a powerful examination of the abuse, entrapment, and systemic limitations faced by young Latinas. Alicia represents a pivotal character who, despite facing intense gendered expectations and domestic pressure, strives to escape the cycle of abuse through education. The Dynamics of Abuse in "Alicia Who Sees Mice"
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