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As temperatures climb across New York City, domestic violence survivor groups are raising awareness about a surge in incidents that they witness among South Asian communities during the summertime.
Sakhi for South Asian Women, a Queens-based nonprofit, runs NYC's only domestic violence helpline fully staffed by South Asian-language speakers. Zainab Muzaffar, the organization’s development and communications senior associate director, says the hotline is preparing for a rise in calls after expanding its hours last year. She disclosed that calls to their hotlines in 2021 and 2022 doubled during the summer compared to winter.
Muzaffar says Sakhi has been fighting for culturally sensitive resources for South Asian women who experience domestic violence ever since the organization was founded in 1989. She is among many advocates who are trying to shine a light on the unique ways domestic violence can occur within South Asian communities — not only in New York City but nationwide.
Click "listen" in the player to hear this story, and visit Gothamist for more details.
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Manage series 1854647
As temperatures climb across New York City, domestic violence survivor groups are raising awareness about a surge in incidents that they witness among South Asian communities during the summertime.
Sakhi for South Asian Women, a Queens-based nonprofit, runs NYC's only domestic violence helpline fully staffed by South Asian-language speakers. Zainab Muzaffar, the organization’s development and communications senior associate director, says the hotline is preparing for a rise in calls after expanding its hours last year. She disclosed that calls to their hotlines in 2021 and 2022 doubled during the summer compared to winter.
Muzaffar says Sakhi has been fighting for culturally sensitive resources for South Asian women who experience domestic violence ever since the organization was founded in 1989. She is among many advocates who are trying to shine a light on the unique ways domestic violence can occur within South Asian communities — not only in New York City but nationwide.
Click "listen" in the player to hear this story, and visit Gothamist for more details.
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