Domestic Violence and the Immgrant Experience
Dr. Anthony Dejesus
Final Paper- Domestic Violence and Immigrant Women
Due May 1, 2013
Jeanette Santiago
Introduction to Domestic Violence In Immigrant Families: This paper will be focusing on domestic violence and Immigrant families affected by abuse. The definition of domestic violence will be provided along with domestic violence laws, tips for agencies working with Immigrant Families, a vignette of a immigrant family who experienced domestic violence, and with my recommendations on how to properly services Latino families.
What is domestic violence? Domestic violence come in many forms of abuse. Domestic violence can occur among family member like brother and sisters, husband and wife, lesbians, gays and transgenders. The definition of domestic violence has a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence in immigrant families consist of emotional, economic, sexual abuse, using children, threats, using citizenship or residence privilege, intimidation, and isolation. In these cycle the immigrant woman fears of being deported.
The Power and Control Tactics Used Against Immigrant Women focuses on some of the many ways battered immigrant woman can be abused.
Sexual Abuse: Can be calling her a prostitute or a mail order bride. Making accusations of her trying to attract other men when she puts on make-up to go to work. Accuse the woman of sleeping with other men. Making allegations that she has a history of prostitution on legal paper. Batterer tells his bride that “as a matter of law” in the United States that she must continue to have sex with him whenever he wants wants until they are divorced.
Coercing or attempting to coerce any sexual contact or behavior without consent. Sexual abuse includes, but is certainly not limited
Final Paper- Domestic Violence and Immigrant Women
Due May 1, 2013
Jeanette Santiago
Introduction to Domestic Violence In Immigrant Families: This paper will be focusing on domestic violence and Immigrant families affected by abuse. The definition of domestic violence will be provided along with domestic violence laws, tips for agencies working with Immigrant Families, a vignette of a immigrant family who experienced domestic violence, and with my recommendations on how to properly services Latino families.
What is domestic violence? Domestic violence come in many forms of abuse. Domestic violence can occur among family member like brother and sisters, husband and wife, lesbians, gays and transgenders. The definition of domestic violence has a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence in immigrant families consist of emotional, economic, sexual abuse, using children, threats, using citizenship or residence privilege, intimidation, and isolation. In these cycle the immigrant woman fears of being deported.
The Power and Control Tactics Used Against Immigrant Women focuses on some of the many ways battered immigrant woman can be abused.
Sexual Abuse: Can be calling her a prostitute or a mail order bride. Making accusations of her trying to attract other men when she puts on make-up to go to work. Accuse the woman of sleeping with other men. Making allegations that she has a history of prostitution on legal paper. Batterer tells his bride that “as a matter of law” in the United States that she must continue to have sex with him whenever he wants wants until they are divorced.
Coercing or attempting to coerce any sexual contact or behavior without consent. Sexual abuse includes, but is certainly not limited