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Austin’s Asian community
consists of over 30,000 people, almost 5% of the city’s
total population. Domestic violence occurs in all communities.
However, Asian victims of domestic violence are less likely
to report abuse or victimization. They are also less likely
to seek help from mainstream service agencies, due to cultural
and language barriers. Asian victims of domestic violence
face many barriers in addition to those faced by all victims
of domestic violence and abuse. These barriers may include:
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lack of fluency in
the English language
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lack of family or
friends in the U.S.
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threats to immigration
status
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lack of knowledge
about existing legal protection, immigration laws, and
service agencies
- religious beliefs or cultural practices
not understood by other Americans...
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many more. SAHELI exists to break down some of the cultural
and language barriers. We do not duplicate existing services;
we partner with local agencies to make their services more
accessible to Austin’s Asian community. We offer flexibility
and sensitivity to an Asian victim’s varied and complex
needs, as well as offer long-term support throughout a survivor’s
journey toward a life free from violence and abuse.
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