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| Abuse Category | Typical Manifestations | Why It May Be Under‑Reported in Latina Communities | |----------------|------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | | Hitting, slapping, choking, restraining, or forcing the teen to perform dangerous tasks. | Cultural emphasis on “family privacy” and fear of being labeled a “troublemaker.” | | Sexual | Unwanted sexual contact, coercion, grooming, or exploitation (including online). | Stigma attached to sexual victimization; concerns about “family honor” (familismo) and shame. | | Emotional/Psychological | Verbal insults, manipulation, threats, isolation, or controlling behavior (e.g., restricting friends, school, or social media). | Family hierarchy (respeto) can make it difficult to question an adult’s behavior. | | Economic/Financial | Withholding money, forcing the teen to work against school, or exploiting the teen’s labor. | Economic dependence and the expectation that children contribute to the household. | | Digital/Online | Cyber‑bullying, non‑consensual sharing of images, sextortion, or grooming through social media platforms. | High internet usage among teens; language barriers may make it harder to recognize threats. | If you are looking for a performance piece
: Concepts like marianismo (the cultural expectation for women to be self-sacrificing and submissive) can sometimes discourage victims from reporting abuse to maintain family unity. | Stigma attached to sexual victimization; concerns about