NIWAP report to the Board of Immigration Appeals documenting the extent to which immigration judges and members of Board of Immigration Appeals and their staff need training on the dynamics of domestic violence (battering or extreme cruelty). Enhanced understanding battering or extreme cruelty experienced by immigrant victims of spouse or child abuse who are married to or the child of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents will improve outcomes for VAWA cancellation of removal and suspension of deportation applicants furthering the goals of VAWA. This report urges creation of a specialized panel at the BIA that receive specialized training and be charged with BIA review of VAWA cancellation of removal and suspension of deportation cases.