Maryland – Page 3 – NIWAP Library

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June 30, 2026

U and T Visas for Immigrant Victims of Crime and Trafficking: Best Practices in Responding to, Investigating and Prosecuting Cases Involving Immigrant Crime Victims-including Cases of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Immigrant victims of crime are often reluctant to call the police for help or to participate in the criminal justice process. In cases involving domestic and sexual violence, child abuse and human trafficking, the barriers are compounded, as victims often face immigration-related abuse and threats of deportation. This training will provide law enforcement, prosecutors, system-based…

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June 30, 2026

Turn Around Inc: Best Practices that Support Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Human Trafficking

Turn Around Inc Brunch and Learn Presentation from August 27, 2025. This presentation trained participants on assisting immigrant survivors in filing VAWA, T, U visa, or SIJS cases including obtaining certifications and judicial determinations; ensuring survivors receive VAWA confidentiality protections, civil protection orders and custody awards; identifying which immigrant victims and their children in qualify…

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June 30, 2026

Training and Meeting on Best Practices, Legal Rights, and Protections for Immigrant and Limited English Proficient Crime Victims

This presentation trained participants on understanding dynamics and barriers immigrant survivors encounter, full range of protections immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence & children are legally eligible to access and knowing how to assist immigrant and refugee survivors accessing public benefits.

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June 30, 2026

Training Flyer Frederick County

Flyer for August 26, 2025 in-person training in Frederick, Maryland, for prosecutors, law enforcement, and system-based advocates on responding to, investigating and prosecuting immigrant victims.

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June 30, 2026

Training Flyer Prince Georges County

Flyer for August 8, 2025 in-person training in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, for prosecutors, law enforcement, and system-based advocates on responding to, investigating and prosecuting immigrant victims.

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June 30, 2026

Training Flyer St. Mary’s County

Flyer for October 27, 2025, in-person training in Leonardtown, Maryland, for prosecutors, law enforcement, and system-based advocates on responding to, investigating and prosecuting immigrant victims.

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June 30, 2026

Strengthening Community and Organizational Responses: Obtaining U and T Visa Certification for Immigrant Victims of Crime and Trafficking

This presentation was used to enhance participants’ understanding of legal rights, victim service options, and best practices for working with immigrant survivors. It included a particular focus on the U and T visa programs, Maryland’s certification laws, and the role of advocates and attorneys helping survivors obtain U and T visa certifications. The webinar highlighted…

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June 30, 2026

State of Maryland Victim Services for Immigrant Survivors Survey Report

This document summarizes findings from a Maryland survey of service providers identifying key barriers immigrant survivors face in accessing public benefits and victim services, including language access issues, lack of training, and administrative obstacles. It highlights challenges in obtaining U and T visa certifications and emphasizes the need for improved education, interagency coordination, and policy…

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June 30, 2026

Southern Maryland Human Trafficking Collaborative, Legal Protections and Best Practices That Support Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Human Trafficking

This presentation provides an overview of legal remedies available for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking and highlights trafficking co-occurring with domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child abuse. This session discussed Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) confidentiality protections available for immigrant survivors and how to advocate effectively for family court…

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June 30, 2026

Romero v. Perez (Md. Ct. App. Apr. 1, 2019)

Maryland Court of Appeals ruling on SIJS addressing when courts enter conclusions of law that reunification with a parent who subjected the child to abuse, abandonment or neglect was not viable. Trial courts must apply Maryland law definitions of abuse, neglect and abandonment and must look at whether reunification would be unworkable. The higher exacting…

State: Maryland