6 - Domestic homicide in immigrant communities: lessons learned

Abstract

Understanding domestic homicide within immigrant communities requires a framework of cultural humility that accounts for the diverse lived experiences, migration journeys, and sociocultural and economic backgrounds of the individuals, families, and communities. The risk of domestic violence and homicide in immigrant communities is amplified due to the systemic and structural barriers encountered postmigration. Through an analysis of three cases of domestic homicide, this chapter contextualizes risk factors within immigrant populations’ experiences, examines multifaceted risk factors that exist within these contexts, and identifies missed opportunities, lessons learned, and directions for future research. This analysis provides a valuable foundation for developing promising strategies for preventing domestic homicide in immigrant communities.