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As an immigrant survivor of domestic abuse, what challenge did you face in getting help? closed

  • I don’t speak a common language.
  • I’m not sure where to turn for help.
  • Even if I left my abuser, I have nowhere else to live or no job to support myself with.
  • I can’t reveal the abuse for fear of shaming or disappointing my family.
  • I’m afraid I’ll be deported, or my abuser will be deported, if the abuse is revealed.
  • Other

Results

  • Even if I left my abuser, I have nowhere else to live or no job to support myself with. 33 votes
  • I’m afraid I’ll be deported, or my abuser will be deported, if the abuse is revealed. 8 votes
  • I can’t reveal the abuse for fear of shaming or disappointing my family. 7 votes
  • I’m not sure where to turn for help. 6 votes
  • Other 4 votes
  • I don’t speak a common language. 0 votes
  • Even if I left my abuser, I have nowhere else to live or no job to support myself with. 33 votes
  • I’m afraid I’ll be deported, or my abuser will be deported, if the abuse is revealed. 8 votes
  • I can’t reveal the abuse for fear of shaming or disappointing my family. 7 votes
  • I’m not sure where to turn for help. 6 votes
  • Other 4 votes
  • I don’t speak a common language. 0 votes

Total Participation (58 participants)

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