It's really a critical issue. IWSO was formed 34 years ago was precisely for this reason, because immigrant and racialized women found it a barrier to access existing mainstream services. There was the need to have organizations that provide that cultural response to their needs.
Immigrant women have different and additional systemic barriers. They have additional barriers that need different responses. It's critical that there are organizations that will meet the cultural needs of these women. One size does not fit all.
For immigrant and racialized women, it's critical that there is an understanding of the cultural issues they're facing, the barriers, the additional challenges they are facing in their day-to-day lives. How does that intersect with their experience of violence? A very good understanding of all of that is needed to be able to help them effectively.