HONOR KILLING & VIOLENCE:

“Honor violence has been largely misclassified by law enforcement, by no fault of their own. They simply didn’t know the signs and symptoms of honor-related violence. They do not have the training on how to effectively identify and investigate these cases.” — Stephanie Baric, Executive Director of the AHA Foundation.

An estimated 23 to 27 honor killings occur in the U.S. each year. Studies note that 91 percent of victims in North America are murdered for being “too Westernized,” and in incidents involving daughters 18 years or younger, a father is almost always involved. Because this is a particular type of violence that does not fit neatly into the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting statistics, it often remains hidden. These are their stories.

LEARN, SUPPORT & ADVOCATE:

- AHA Foundation:  ...