National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project

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State: Nevada

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    Law Enforcement and Prosecution Virtual Roundtable: What’s Immigration Status Got to Do with It? Successfully Prosecuting Cases Involving Undocumented Victims

    This presentation talked about prosecuting cases involving undocumented victims. It answered questions such as: what do prosecutors have to turn over to the defense, how to respond to request for more information, has anyone used expert witnesses to help educate the judge and jury, and who can be an expert?

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    Encountering Immigrant Child Trafficking Victims in Court: The Court’s Role & Tips, Tools, and Steps Courts Can Take

    This presentation helped participants safely identify and connect human trafficking victim with supportive services and attorneys in their state. Additionally, it helped participants ensure compliance with the Trafficking Victim Protectio nAct requirements for reporting suspeccted foreing born child trafficking victims to OTIP. Finally, the presentation outlined how to identify co-occuring labor and sex trafficking, and…

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    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Implicit Bias in Courts’ Work with Immigrant and Human Trafficking Survivors

    The document summarizes a forum on diversity, equity, inclusion, and implicit bias in the judicial system’s work with immigrants and human trafficking survivors, emphasizing cultural competence and recommending clear communication, appropriate interpreters, and understanding local communities. It also highlights challenges faced by at-risk youth and provides practical tips and resources.

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    Commercial Sex Trafficking of Young Males (and Boys, Too)

    This training was conducted for the National Judicial Network Forum on Human Trafficking and Immigration in State Courts on April 5, 2022. It covers commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) and trafficking of runaway or homeless youth, noting that boys and transgender youth face high risks but are often overlooked due to stigma, lack of training, and…

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    VAWA Confidentiality and Protections for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence

    This webinar covers VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) confidentiality and protections for immigrant victims of domestic violence, including immigration relief options like VAWA self-petition, U and T visas, and strict confidentiality rules under federal law. It highlights that violations can lead to disciplinary action and affect immigration cases. It trains immigration legal practitioners and judicial…

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    NJN Peer to Peer Forum- What Any Court Can Do: Your Role When You Encounter Victims of Human Trafficking

    This NJN Peer to Peer Forum, “What Any Court Do: Your Role When You Encounter Victims of Human Trafficking” discusses how judges can recognize indiviuals who are at high risk of sexual or labor trafficking, how judges can interact with them in trauma informed ways, and how judges can understand legal solutions and then procede…

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    Nevada Benefits Infographic – VAWA Self-Petition

    This infographic presents a timeline that helps users understand the VAWA Self Petition as a victim-based form of immigrant relief. It illustrates when a victim who has applied for relief may begin to receive various benefits, such as healthcare, housing, TANF/SNAP, work authorization, permanent residency, and more. One side of the infographic highlights information relevant…

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    Nevada Benefits Infographic – T Visa

    This infographic presents a timeline that helps users understand the T Visa as a victim-based form of immigrant relief. It illustrates when a victim who has applied for relief may begin to receive various benefits, such as healthcare, housing, TANF/SNAP, work authorization, permanent residency, and more. One side of the infographic highlights information relevant to…

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    National Judicial Network Forum on Human Trafficking and Immigration State Courts-Afghan Refugees: What Courts Need to Know and the Role Judges Can Play

    These slides are from the National Judicial Network forum on human trafficking and immigration in state courts peer-to-peer session focusing on Afghan refugees, U.S. refugee admissions, services for new arrivals, and family law issues in the American Muslim community, including barriers to reporting abuse.

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    Safety Net Benefits for Immigrant Survivors

    This training was given by NIWAP, ASISTA, and APGBV on August 30, 2022. The presentation trains on understanding services and benefits available to immigrant survivors, examining policy shifts affecting immigrant survivors’ access to benefits and other economic supports, and exploring individual and systemic advocacy strategies to enhance access to benefits for survivors.