Migraciones Internacionales
Volume 10, Issue 36, 2019

Political influence of california CSOs for the protection of immigrant female victims of domestic violence [Incidencia política de las OSC de california para la protección de mujeres inmigrantes víctimas de violencia doméstica] (Article) (Open Access)

Alavez A.E.O. , Romero D.R.
  • a Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico
  • b Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico

Abstract

The aim of this research was to characterize the assistance given to Mexican immigrant female victims of domestic violence by identifying the actions of CSOs in Los Angeles County, CA, in order to analyze whether they impact local development or not. The study employed a qualitative methodology based on grounded theory and used theoretical sampling, collecting data through semi-structured interviews. It was found that these CSOs have become agents of development, fulfilling a vital role and exerting public and political influence to empower battered women. They also achieved the creation of DART, a program to help battered women, and pushed for the implementation of Law SB 674, which requires that police issue a certification in cases of domestic violence. © 2019, El Colegio de la Frontiera Norte. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

los angeles county U visa VAWA visa lobbying Undocumented

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85073388610&doi=10.33679%2frmi.v1i1.2148&partnerID=40&md5=94af6e10615725639e3ef384f03207a6
DOI: 10.33679/rmi.v1i1.2148
ISSN: 16658906
Original Language: English