Quietly, a culture of domestic violence–not only by husbands but also by husbands’ families– has followed Afghan immigrants to destinations like New York, where women’s advocates say they are now discovering just how widespread the problem is.
via:[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/28/nyregion/28abuse.html?_r=1]
Washington
Grade: C
Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000
Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening
Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense