Domestic violence (IPV) is a type of abuse that occurs between people involved in a close relationship. “Intimate partner” is a term used to include both current and former spouses as well as romantic partners. Domestic violence exists along a continuum that extends from a single episode of violence to ongoing battery. Incidents of domestic violence are known to include four basic types of behavior, including: Physical abuse, which is when one person hurts or attempts to hurt their partner through physical means. force. Sexual abuse involves forcing an intimate partner to participate in a sexual act without that partner's consent. Psychological violence is the act of threatening a partner, their property or loved ones, or harming a partner's self-esteem. Examples of emotional abuse include: stalking, name-calling, intimidation, or not letting a partner see friends and family (“Understanding the Intimate Partner,” 2006). What does the research say about IPV and Hispanic/Latina women? Research has suggested that IPV is a significant concern among the Latina population. A recent national survey on violence against women reports that 21.2% of Hispanic/Latina women reported physical assault and 7.9% reported being raped by an intimate partner at some point in their lives, a total 29.1% of this population are victims of IPV. This figure is significantly higher than the national average of 25% (Tjaden & Thoennes, 2000). Understanding of IPV and the Hispanic/Latino population is unfortunately limited and becoming increasingly limited in its ability to understand the experiences of Latino subgroups. such as seasonal migrant workers. Immigration comes with many stresses and challenges that can increase risk...... middle of paper ......er, E., Ang, A., Nevarez, F., & Mangione, C.M. (2008). Intimate partner violence, depression, and PTSD among pregnant Latino women. Annals of Family Medicine, 6(1), 44-52. doi:10.1370/afm.743Smith, PH, Thornton, GE, DeVellis, R., Earp, J., & Coker, AL (2002). A population-based study of the prevalence and specificity of battering, physical assault, and sexual assault in intimate relationships. Violence against women, 8, 1208-1232. Tjaden, P., Thoennes, N. (2000b). Comprehensive report on the prevalence, incidence and consequences of violence against women: results of the violence against women survey. Washington, DC: US ​​Department of Justice. Van Hightower, N.R., Gorton, J., & DeMoss, C.L. (2000). Predictive models of domestic violence and fear of intimate partners among migrant women and seasonal agricultural workers. Journal of Domestic Violence, 15,137-154.