DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Wednesday’s call of action was a part of a nationwide campaign called Every1KnowsSome1.
The event included a song, poetry and an open mic session allowing people to express their thoughts about domestic violence. Maitri, one of the participating groups, specifically serves the South Asian community, meeting survivors’ language and cultural needs.
"Immigration can create additional barriers for survivors to come out of their abusive relationship or even to seek out help. So we understand and that’s how we connect with our survivors," Afrin said. Other advocacy groups involved included Narika, North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused and Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments. Research shows that the most dangerous time in an abusive relationship is when someone is trying to leave their abuser. "Often times the abuser takes a survivor trying to leave, is an infringement on the control and power they’ve been trying to exert in that dynamic.
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