Sexual violence remains a pervasive issue in farmworker communities. Farmworker women are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence, although children and men are also affected. Factors common to farmworker communities, including documentation status, isolation, fear of retaliation, and social stigma, increase the risk of sexual violence and decrease the likelihood of care access to support victims of sexual violence.
The purpose of this guide is to help clinicians better serve farmworker patients who have experienced sexual violence. You will find information about farmworker communities within the U.S., the particular vulnerabilities and expressions of sexual violence, what to look out for, and some resources that may help.