This training was held in Providence, Rhode Island on June 22, 2017. It covered a range of issues important to immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault’s legal rights including for their children. Topics included:
- Dynamics of DV and SA experienced by immigrant victims
- Immigration relief and protection from deportation for immigrant crime victims and immigrant children
- Special issues that arise in protection order cases involving immigrant victims including the benefits particularly for immigrant victims of obtaining custody as part of the full 1-3 year protection order including the dangers of international parental kidnapping
- Issues that arise in custody cases involving immigrant victims and their children
- U visa certification by judges, law enforcement and prosecutors
- VAWA confidentiality and family court discovery
- Access to public benefits and government funded assistance for immigrant survivors and their children
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