Sexual Assault within Refugee and Immigrant communities

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This page talks about some of the cultural considerations, law enforcement issues, Medical and Mental Health Issues, Interpretation and Translation Issues and other challenges that might face immigrant women and refugees who are sexually assaulted.

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