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| Factor | How It Impacts Abuse Risk | |--------|---------------------------| | | Fear of deportation or loss of legal status can keep victims silent. | | Language Barriers | Limited English proficiency can restrict access to services and information. | | Cultural Norms | “Family honor,” “machismo,” and “marianismo” can pressure women to stay in abusive relationships. | | Economic Dependence | Lack of job opportunities or childcare support can make leaving seem impossible. | | Isolation | Geographic separation from extended family or community resources. | | Legal Knowledge Gaps | Uncertainty about rights under U.S. law (or other host countries) and how immigration law intersects with protective orders. |

Available 24/7, this hotline provides confidential support in multiple languages, including Spanish.