Maitri believes that no one deserves to be abused and aspires to create a violence free society. We believe that community engagement is crucial to effect this change. Maitri works to both create awareness and engage in preventive measures to achieve this goal.

To learn more about our outreach activities or partner with us in this effort, please contact outreach@maitri.org.

Our Prevention priority areas

• Educate the South Asian community on domestic violence to transform social attitudes

• Train service providers; example: medical professionals, police, legal systems, shelter staff, and Domestic Violence advocates to deliver culturally sensitive care

• Mobilize local school and university students to drive awareness and action

• Expand community visibility so survivors can easily find help and make informed choices

ENGAGING COMMUNITY

Transforming social attitudes requires collective action. We spark meaningful dialogue through targeted initiatives through our social media campaigns and milestone events like A Day in Gratitude (National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2026). Through our Digital and Print Media coverage, informative newsletters, and the powerful storytelling of our Oral History Project, we ensure our resources reach those who need them most

ENGAGING YOUTH

We empower the next generation to champion safe, healthy relationships and lead with empathy. By piloting healthy relationship programs for youth to recognize and prevent abuse early, we equip teens with critical life skills. We also amplify youth voices and advocacy through our annual Maitri Art & Poetry Fest and student-led Youth Campaigns & Events.

DIGITAL PLATFORMS

Our digital platforms are vital spaces for education, advocacy, and community building. Follow our active social media channels for accessible educational content, updates on our advocacy efforts, and more. By joining the conversation online, you help us break the silence, dismantle cultural stigma, and expand our reach across the South Asian diaspora.

For six years and counting, our podcast series has brought critical conversations out of the shadows. “Between Friends” explores the unique intersections of domestic violence, cultural stigma, mental health, and healing within the South Asian community. Tune in to hear insightful interviews with expert guests, legal advocates, and community leaders as we unpack complex issues and champion resilience.

Like, follow, and share our posts on social media (@maitribayarea):

For Service Providers

• Supporting Immigrant Victims and Survivors: Overview of unique barriers and vulnerabilities

• Immigration Relief for Victims of Crime: Role of advocates and service providers in the immigration process

• Cultural Responsiveness and Humility in Advocacy: Building trust and respectful relationships

• Language Access Best Practices: Promoting inclusivity in service delivery

• Working with Muslim Survivors: Myths vs. realities about Islam and abuse

• Understanding South Asian Cultural Contexts: Overview of South Asian diasporas and diversity

• Transnational Abandonment Advocacy: Case studies and survivor-centered advocacy strategies

For Community Partners

• Healing Through Connection: How Maitri Supports Survivors and Prevents Violence

• It Affects Us All: Learn How to Recognize, Prevent, and Support

• Finding Safety, Far From Home: Support and Resources for Immigrant Survivors

• Know Your Rights Series:

  • Legal Protection for Immigrants

  • Empowered at Work

  • Safe Homes, Stronger Lives: Housing Rights

  • Navigating the Criminal Justice System

  • Legal Tools for Staying Safe

• Divorce & Custody in California: What Survivors Need to Know

• Freedom Starts with Awareness: Financial Abuse and Safety Planning