Latina Abuse - Amelia.17 Now

Addressing abuse requires a multifaceted approach. This includes:

The time to act is now. We owe it to Amelia, her family, and countless others to take a stand against Latina abuse and work towards a safer, more just society for all. Latina Abuse - Amelia.17

"Latina abuse" is not a single act, but a constellation of traumas—physical, emotional, sexual, and economic—that disproportionately affect Latina women and girls. While the CDC estimates that about , the true number is believed to be much higher due to severe underreporting. One in 12 Latinas has experienced IPV within the last year alone. Furthermore, studies of pregnant Latinas have found that 10% reported physical abuse and 19% reported emotional abuse during their pregnancy. For 17-year-olds, this abuse can also take the form of online sexual exploitation and racial fetishization, where they are reduced to harmful stereotypes that invite harassment. Addressing abuse requires a multifaceted approach