Immigrant women live in terror; Culture, legalities may keep victims of abuse isolated

“GEORGETOWN ”” The big, two-story, white house is a safe haven for Spanish-speaking women seeking shelter from domestic violence.

Maria Picazo, executive director of Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors), turned to community outreach efforts when traditional shelter support methods proved unsuccessful.”

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