1. Domestic violence is a taboo at the best of times and within groups suffering discrimination, discussion of the subject tends to be further avoided.
2. In England 40 of the 240 refuge support services, are specialist refugees meeting the needs of black and minority ethnic women and children, however some women may prefer to go to a mixed refuge.
3. Black and minority ethnic women face the double difficulty of persecution within their family and community.
4. Some women do not speak English as their first language, and consideration must be given to the range of languages spoken and support agencies should not use family members as translators.
5. There are additional issues faced by Asian women: shame and honour (sharem and izzet), forced marriage and restrictions on lifestyle, dowry related abuse, racism, immigration and asylum.
6. Sensitivity to religious and cultural practices can make a considerable difference to black and minority ethnic women and often dictates whether they stay or return to the violence. page.
7. Woman might feel they have too much to lose by leaving: for instance, religious or cultural beliefs may forbid divorce or they may fear their family will disown them.
8. LGBT from black and ethnic minorities may be at risk of domestic violence or abuse because of religious or cultural beliefs.
9. Some people may fear losing their right to stay in this country if they separate, and may be threatened with this as part of the abuse. If this is the case Please seek legal advice.
10. They may fear that their partner (having links with another country) may try to abduct their children and take them abroad. If this is the case Please seek legal advice.

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