La Isla Pacifica serves women fleeing a violent partner. The shelter is open to all women, but it differs from many of its counterparts because it is designed to be a good cultural and linguistic fit for Spanish-speaking women of Mexican descent. /. Program StructureThe program serves a large suburban and rural area and offers 24-hour, 7-days-per-week crisis response, 30-day (maximum) in-shelter residency, bilingual program services, a comprehensive intake interview, goal setting, progress evaluation, daily adult and children's activities, and menu and bed-space allocation planning. The program has multiple sources of funding, including local, state, and federal grants, the United Way, and private and public philanthropic support.

In his article, Dr Rapadas provides a serious and thoughtful look into the traumatisation of an indigenous community. The article serves as a reminder of our history and as a call to those who believe that peace and justice are worthy and noble goals. The article also provides striking parallels to the struggles of Latinos, particularly Mexican Americans, in the United States.

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