GRACE St. JUDE​
AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence is also known as intimate partner violence.
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Domestic violence is also known as domestic abuse.
Domestic violence is not only physical. It includes:
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Psychological abuse
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Emotional abuse
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Economic/financial abuse
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Sexual violence​
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Its victims include children, families, and communities.
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BUT there is HELP at the end of the tunnel.
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It is the mission of GRACE St. JUDE to end domestic violence among immigrant Africans through advocacy, education, referrals, and support.
Most victims of domestic
violence are WOMEN.
MEN experience domestic
violence, too.
Black women are more
likely to be victims of
domestic violence than
Asian, Hispanic, and
White women.
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Statistical data specific to African immigrant victims or survivors of domestic violence in the United States are unknown. BUT it is known that in Africa, domestic violence is widespread.
In the United States, research shows that domestic violence is a problem among immigrant Africans.
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GRACE St. JUDE IS HERE TO LISTEN, TALK, AND HELP.