Language Barriers Complicate Domestic Violence Cases

Posted on: September 21st, 2006
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“Every year the Clark County YWCA provides services to about 2,000 women who are victims of domestic violence. Its “Safe Choice” program offers battered women temporary shelter, legal and economic help and the counseling they need to break free from abuse. But an increasing Latino population in the Vancouver area has been putting a strain on the program. Kirsten Flagg paid a visit to the program and some of its Spanish speaking clients, and filed this report. “

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