National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project
NIWAP is a national expert on the legal rights and services available to immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child and elder abuse, stalking, human trafficking, and other violence, sharing this expertise through training, comprehensive publications, and technical assistance for judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, lawyers, and victim advocates nationwide.
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Our Work
Technical Assistance
Help from NIWAP’s experts on the legal rights and services available to immigrant survivors.
Training
National training and education for professionals who serve immigrant survivors.
Resources
Search and browse the NIWAP library of publications, tools and training materials.
Who we serve
Judges (National Judicial Network)
Peer-to-peer learning, webinars and training materials for judges and judicial officers.
Prosecutors, Law Enforcement and State Government
Materials for police, prosecutors and state agencies working with immigrant crime victims.
Victim Advocates
Training materials and tools for advocates supporting immigrant survivors.
Lawyers
Resources for attorneys and legal services programs representing immigrant survivors.
Main Topics
Immigration Options for Survivors
Immigration relief available to immigrant survivors of crime and abuse.
Family Law
Protection orders, custody, divorce and support cases involving immigrant survivors.
Public Benefits and Victim Services
Access to public benefits and victim services for immigrant survivors.
About NIWAP
NIWAP (pronounced new-app), at American University Washington College of Law, educates, trains, offers technical assistance and public policy advocacy, and conducts legal and social science research for professionals whose work affects immigrant women, children and immigrant survivors of violence.