Volunteer helps counsel immgrant women in Apopka

APOPKA, Fla.-- According to the National Organization for Women, abuse rates among immigrant women are almost three times the national average. One...

March 21, 2023
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APOPKA, Fla.-- According to the National Organization for Women, abuse rates among immigrant women are almost three times the national average. One local woman, an immigrant herself, is using her background in psychology to help counsel an all women's group in Apopka. What You Need To Know 48 percent of Latinas reported violence from their partner increased after they immigrated, according to one study Maria Santana worked for the Ministry of Health in Mexico helping domestic violence survivors before moving to the United States Now, she's putting her background to good use as she helps a stay-at-home mom group called "Empower Women.

Celeste Springer