The article highlights the challenges faced by undocumented survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), who are often subjected to manipulation through threats of deportation by their abusers. Lula's story exemplifies the fear and helplessness such victims experience, as they struggle to escape abusive relationships while fearing for their immigration status and the safety of their children. Social workers express concern about the increased difficulty for these victims to seek help, emphasizing the pressing need for supportive resources that address both IPV and immigration-related fears.
He knows that I am undocumented and each time I try to leave, he threatens to report me to immigration authorities. I can't leave my children.
IPV survivors have had to circumvent the threats of deportation from their own abusers.
Many victims feel paralyzed by the fear of being deported and separated from loved ones, leaving them feeling helpless and hopeless.
The intersection of immigration and intimate partner violence complicates the situation for undocumented survivors.
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