Experiences of Refugee Women and Girls from the Democratic Republic of Congo
This backgrounder speaks to experiences of Congolese women and girls prior to resettlement and to provide tips for those supporting Congolese refugee women and girls in the US.
April 29, 2014 · PDF
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Domestic Violence Screening for Non-English Speaking Women
Article about culturally sensitive screening and risk assessment for women.
December 7, 2009 · Article
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The Islamic Response to Domestic Violence
A brief article about Islam and domestic violence.
December 7, 2009 · Article
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Cambodian Marriage
Information about marriage in Cambodian culture, including arranged marriage, gender roles, dowry and domestic violence issues
February 13, 2008 · Article
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External Resources
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A national, multifaith organization working to end sexual and domestic violence, providing communities and advocates with the tools and knowledge to address the religious and cultural issues related to abuse. They work with many communities, including Asian and Pacific Islander, Buddhist, Jewish, Latino/a, Muslim, Black, Anglo, Indigenous, Protestant and Roman Catholic.
This article from Pepperdine University explores the dynamics of intimate partner violence (IPV) within communities of color. Discussed are misconceptions about race and ethnicity, cultural competence, and the importance of educating boys and men about domestic violence.
2009 post on The American Muslim website discussing the Islamic response to domestic violence.