Webinar Description

This webinar will provide organizations supporting immigrant crime victims, particularly those with limited English proficiency (LEP), with essential information to enhance language access. Attendees will receive an overview of Maryland’s language access services offered by Ayuda, best practices for interpreter collaboration, and the importance of trauma-informed training for interpreters working with immigrant survivors. The webinar will highlight attendees’ potential role in improving language access within their organization and other agencies. This includes ensuring that the immigrant and LEP victims they serve have language support across various services—from law enforcement and courts to state benefits agencies.

Faculty

Leslye E. Orloff, Adjunct Professor and Director, National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project, Washington College of Law

Rebekah Grafton, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist Language Access Program, Ayuda

Rosana Balistreri, Founder of REACH-reaching diversity

Target Audience

Organizations and other agencies working with immigrant and LEP victims.