Seattle Domestic Violence Symposium Concurrent Keynote: Best Practices That Promote Safety and Holistic Assistance for Immigrant and Refugee Survivors | Leslye E. Orloff (September 11, 2015)
- Programs Open to Immigrant Victims and All Immigrants without Regard to Immigration Status
- Access to Publicly Funded Legal Services for Battered Immigrants
- Interviewing and Safety Planning for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence (Ch. 2 in Breaking Barriers: A Complete Guide to Legal Rights and Resources for Battered Immigrants)
- Ensuring Language Access to Immigrant Victims (Ch. 2 in Empowering Survivors: Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Sexual Assault)
- Family Court Bench Card on Immigrant Crime Victim Access to Public Benefits and Services
- Public Benefits Road Maps: VAWA, T Visas, and U Visas
- Public Benefits Bench Card
- Ensuring Access to Protection Orders for Immigrant Victims of Family Violence (Ch. 5.2 in Breaking Barriers: A Complete Guide to Legal Rights and Resources for Battered Immigrants)
- Countering Abuser’s Attempts to Raise Immigration Status of the Victim in Custody Cases (Ch. 6.1 in Breaking Barriers: A Complete Guide to Legal Rights and Resources for Battered Immigrants)
- Immigrant Victims Safety Flowchart for Advocates
- Anti-Discrimination Provisions that Apply to Programs Receiving Federal Funding Servicing Victims of Violence Against Women Crimes
- DHS Policies Protecting Immigrant Victims and Safety Planning Flow Chart for Immigrant Survivors
- Access to Transitional and Emergency Housing for Immigrant Crime Victims
- Barriers and Successes in U Visas for Immigrant Victims: The Experiences of Legal Assistance for Victims Grantees
- U-Visa Legal Advocacy: Overview of Effective Policies and Practices
Workshop-Best Practices for Law Enforcement: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access, and the U Visa | Officer Michael LaRiviere and Leslye E. Orloff (September 10, 2015)
- Building Trusting Relationships: A Guide for Advocates/ Attorneys working with Law Enforcement (LE) on U Visa Certification Issues
- Visas Out of Hell: Women Need to Know they Exist
- Glossary of Terms Related to the U Visa (BJA)
- DHS Bluecard: Screening for Victims who Qualify for Immigration Protective Relief
- The U Visa: An Important Tool for Community Policing
- Bench Card: DHS Enforcement Priorities Information for State Court Judges
- DHS: Immigration Options for Crime Victims
- DHS Policy Answers to Law Enforcement Reasons for Not Certifying
- DHS: U Visa Law Enforcement Certification Resource Guide
- Dos and Don’ts to Help Law Enforcement Identify Victims, Witnesses, and Other Persons who are Limited English Proficient and Need an Interpreter
- Fact Sheet: Overview of Georgia State Immigration Laws in Light of Federal Preemption
- Arizona State Immigration Legislation: Tips for Law Enforcement and Advocates Working with Immigrant Crime Victims
- Code of Conduct for Court Interpreters (Washington)
- U Visa Toolkit for Law Enforcement Agencies and Prosecutors
- Important Tips to Remember when Using an Interpreter
- Title VI Self-Assessment Tool for Service Providers
- Sample Limited English Proficiency Guidelines from the Office of Justice Programs
- Tips to Help Law Enforcement Identify Victims, Witnesses, and Other Persons who are Limited English Proficient and Need an Interpreter
- Steps for Obtaining an Interpreter
- Summary of Select State Legislation with Provisions relating to Immigration
- Immigration Relief for Victims of Human Trafficking and Other Crimes
- The Importance of the U-visa as a Crime-Fighting Tool for Law Enforcement Officials – Views from Around the Country
- U Visa Helpfulness Checklist
- U Visa Resource List
- Press Release on the U Visa – Template
- USCIS U Visa Certification Factsheet Q&A (September 5, 2007)
- How Law Enforcement Is Using the U-Visa Practice Brief
- Why Using an Interpreter is Beneficial to Law Enforcement
Government Documents:
- Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Individuals who Came to the US as Children and with Respect to Certain Individuals who are the Parents of US Citizens Or Permanent Residents (Nov. 20, 2014)
- Policies for the Apprehension, Detention and Removal of Undocumented Immigrants (Nov. 20, 2014)
- Secure Communities Memorandum
- ICE Detainers Frequently Asked Questions
- Guidance Regarding Cases Pending Before EOIR Impacted by Secretary Johnson’s Memorandum entitled Policies for the Apprehension, Detention and Removal of Undocumented Immigrants
- DHS Immigration Detainer Form
- DHS Broadcast Message on New 384 Class of Admission Code
- Prosecutorial Discretion: Certain Victims, Witnesses, Plaintiffs
- DHS Brochure on Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes
- Fact Sheet: USCIS Publishes Rule for Nonimmigrant Victims of Criminal Activity
Workshop – Next Steps: Addressing Issues That Arise in Family and Criminal Court Cases Involving Immigrant Survivors | Judge Lora Livingston and Leslye E. Orloff (Sept. 11, 2015)
- Introductory Materials
- Language Access
- Immigration allegations in custody cases, CPOs, and divorce
- Family Court Bench Card on Issues that Arise in Custody Cases Involving Immigrant Parents, Children, and Crime Victims
- Immigrants and Protection Orders Bench Card
- Battering or Extreme Cruelty Drawing Examples from Civil Protection Orders and Family Law Cases
- Bench card on Common Issues that Arise from Parties’ Immigration Status; Economic Remedies
- Immigration Status, Work Authorization, and Ability to Sponsor Children
- Custody of Children in Mixed Status Families: Preventing the Misunderstanding and Misuse of Immigration Status in State-Court Custody Proceedings
- How to get a Detained Person to Court for Family Court Cases Involving Children and/ or Criminal Proceedings
- Special Immigration Juvenile Status, Child Abuse & Protective Battered Immigrant Parents
- Immigration Protection Screening Checklist: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
- State Proceedings in Which Courts Can Enter Findings and Orders Needed by Children Filing for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Protections
- Immigration Relief for Abused Children (brochure)
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Information for Juvenile Courts
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status; Information for Child Welfare Workers
- Comparison Chart of VAWA, U, and SIJS
- Public Benefits Access of Immigrant Victims
- Public Benefits Bench Card
- VAWA Public Benefits Eligibility Process: VAWA Self-petitioners, VAWA Cancellation of Removal, and VAWA Suspension of Deportation
- U Visa Victims Benefits Eligibility Process (Bench Card)
- Trafficking Victims Benefits Eligibility Process (Bench Card)
- Access to Publicly Funded Legal Services for Battered Immigrants
- Programs Open to Immigrant Victims and All Immigrants Without Regard to Immigration Status
- VAWA Confidentiality
- U Visa Certification
Workshop on Trauma-Informed Responses to Immigrant Survivors | Leslye E. Orloff and Judge Lora Livingston (Sept. 11, 2015)
- Trauma Informed Structured Interview Questionnaire (SIQI )
- How to Prepare your Case Through a Trauma Informed Approach: Tips on Using the Trauma Informed Structured Interview Questionnaire for Family Court Cases
- Representing Domestic Violence Survivors who are Experiencing Trauma and Other Mental Health Challenges: A Handbook for Attorneys
- Battering and Extreme Cruelty: Drawing Examples from Civil Protection Order and Family Law Cases
- Grounding tool
- Self-care tool
- Training for Advocates and Attorneys on Trauma-Informed Work with Immigrant Women