Centering Latinx Survivors: A Critical Examination of Sexual Assault Dynamics Among Latinx Survivors Who Sought Medical Care

While Latinx individuals constitute nearly 20% of the U.S. population, few gender-based violence studies have focused on or prioritized Latinx survivors to examine their unique experiences and patterns related to sexual assault. After critically interrogating how individuals and communities are racialized as Latinx in the United States, we use 5 years of statewide data to document sexual assault dynamics among Latinx survivors who sought post-assault medical care. Our findings offer insights to improve responses and support for Latinx individuals. This research underscores the importance of intentional and culturally specific approaches in studying and addressing sexual assault among populations racialized as Latinx.