EMPOWERMENT
C E N T E R
Even if everything seems okay, it may not always be okay.
50% of incidents go unreported
fear of losing stability
fear of deportation fear of retaliation
fear of retaliation fear of endangering family members
embarrassment fear of deportation
50% of incidents go unreported Anxieties stability and uncertainties fear of about losing the impact of reporting
can keep victims of domestic violence from seeking help.
fear of endangering family members
embarrassment
hopelessness
hopelessness
14% of Spanish-speakers in Virginia have limited English proficiency (LEP). That’s 217,843 people.
In addition, 71% of service providers stated LEP/immigrant populations were most underserved.
The LIVE Center is
Virginia’s first and only victims services agency that provides culturally specific advocacy for Hispanic/Latino families affected by violence and injustice that can guarantee its services are always delivered by bilingual, and bicultural trained advocates.
help line The help line is operated by bilingual and bicultural volunteers trained to help callers seek safety, information, and support. It is the only help line in Virginia that can guarantee calls will be answered by someone who speaks Spanish.
(888) 969-1825
23% of callers report more than one incident
64% domestic violence 23% of callers report more than one incident
16% human trafficking
64% domestic violence
12%16% child abuse/negligence human trafficking 12% child abuse/negligence
8% sexual violence 8% sexual violence
3% hate crimes
3% hate crimes
repor ts
services
16%
19%
crisis interv
safety planning
19%
counseling/support
This reporting period, 348 individuals have received/are receiving support services from programs and information offered by the LIVE center.
16% rvention
14%
info on victim rights
10%
referrals
9%
accomodation
8%
criminal justice info
4%
immigration assistance
Primary concerns for victims 36% safety 36% physical well-being 18% ability to meet financial needs