Sexual assault survivors deserve care, safety, and support without fear of deportation or family separation, according to KCSARC. The organization highlights that recent immigration enforcement actions have exploited survivors’ trauma, making them less likely to report violence and seek help. This misuse of survivors’ experiences not only endangers individuals but also emboldens perpetrators. Immigrant survivors face additional barriers, including language access issues, fear of authorities, economic instability, and isolation from support networks. The threat of detention and deportation adds to their challenges, forcing them to choose between safety and survival. KCSARC emphasizes that survivors, regardless of immigration status, are not alone and can access confidential advocacy, counseling, and resources without judgment. The organization does not inquire about immigration status or share information with authorities. KCSARC stands in solidarity with immigrant communities, advocating for the end of enforcement practices that harm those they serve. The organization remains open to survivors and supports a national day of action to address these issues, calling for an end to the use of sexual assault as a justification for harmful immigration policies.
Sexual assault survivors deserve care, safety and support — without fear
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