Santeria witchcraft is akin to hoodoo. It is, in my humble opinion, no better or worse than any other form of witchcraft.
Would you ask someone if they had been a "victim" of traditional witchcraft?
The ability to harm is inherent in any kind of magic, not just the lesser known kinds. That ability comes from the heart of the caster.
Magic is energy. You change and manipulate said energy to create and effect changes. Those changes could be either good or bad. It is you as a caster that has to live with and deal with the consequences of your actions.

You should be treating any and all branches of magic with respect if you intend working with them.
Just my humble take on it anyways.