[Cultural Deconditioning] ---> [Trauma-Informed Therapy] ---> [Community & Financial Autonomy] I. Cultural Deconditioning
Studies show that Latina survivors prefer to tell family members, female friends, or neighbors about the abuse they are experiencing, rather than formal institutions. Consequently, community-based education is vital. By educating the Latino community to recognize the signs of abuse and respond with support rather than shame, we can create an environment where survivors feel safe to speak up. latina abuse elana fix