Cleveland program helps Hispanic women, children escape domestic violence

Cleveland, OH --  Since the Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center of Greater Cleveland started the Latina Project in 2006, it has helped more than 600 Hispanic women, including 155 in the first half of this year. The unique needs of Hispanic immigrants led the center to open a shelter last month to assist this community.

Nearly one in four Hispanic women in the United States will experience domestic violence during her lifetime, and one in 20 has experienced it in the last 12 months, according to research compiled by Casa de Esperanza, a national nonprofit that works to end violence among Hispanic families.

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is a proud partner with the Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center.   Click here to read a story in today's Plain Dealer, which profiles the Latina Project.