Narika’s mission is to promote Indian and Pakistani women’s independence and economic empowerment by helping domestic violence survivors with advocacy, support, information, referrals, and education. A 2011 study reveals that 64% of Indian and Pakistani women have experienced abuse by an intimate partner. Key Words: Cultural Competence, Domestic Violence, Ethnic, Health Care, Immigrants, Mental Health, Shelter, Women, Multi-Language, Ethnic: Asian, Gujarati, Hindi, Indian, Punjabi, Telegu
