According to the United Nations, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is one of the most common forms of violence against women globally and is associated with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorder. The mental health challenges of individuals who have experienced or are currently experiencing IPV and who have immigrated to the U.S. are compounded by historical trauma, fears around documentation status and consequences enforced by federal and local immigration and law enforcement authorities, and a landscape of ever-changing policies — including increasingly restrictive responses to the spread of pandemics, which can be further destabilizing.

During this 90-minute webcast, experts in the fields of intimate partner violence, service provision for immigrant and refugee communities, and trauma will provide an overview of the issues confronting immigrant women survivors of IPV at the local, state, and national levels. They will also discuss best practices for restoring and promoting resilience in times of uncertainty.