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Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children: State Court’s Role
Presentation held in Las Vegas on the role of state court judges in signing U visa certifications, issuing SIJS protections, and identifying immigrant victim benefit eligibility. This presentation outlines how Nevada state courts support immigrant crime victims and children, detailing legal protections like VAWA, U visas, T visas, and SIJS. It emphasizes the importance of…
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Funding Programs that Effectively Service Immigrant Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
This presentation was given at the STOP Administrator TA Clinic on December 12, 2022. The training summarizes best practices and benefits for supporting immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence, emphasizing legal protections (VAWA, U and T visas, SIJS), language access requirements, and the importance of collaboration between culturally specific and mainstream programs. It highlights…
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NJN Forum on Human Trafficking and Immigration in State Courts
Presentation from the National Judicial Network (NJN) Forum on Human Trafficking and Immigration in State Courts held on March 2, 2021. It outlines the NJN’s mission and discusses supporting human trafficking and immigrant victims, who are disproportionately women, girls, and people of color. The session highlights immigration relief options (such as VAWA, T and U…
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How NIWAP’s Training and Technical Assistance Can Support Your Work with Immigrant Crime Victim Survivors
Slides from training for OVW ICJR grantees describing the technical assistance provided by NIWAP American University Washington College of Law. NIWAP supports professionals assisting immigrant survivors of abuse by providing resources, training, and guidance on immigration relief options like VAWA, U and T visas, and SIJS. The document highlights the importance of language access, federal…
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Familial Sex Trafficking: What Research Tells Us About Risk and Opportunity
This presentation for the National Judicial Network provides an overview on familial sex trafficking (FST), discussing it’s prevalence, and the factors that may cause this type of trafficking. The slides also discuss how FST impacts a person mentally, and coping responses that may follow. Finally, the slides discuss how to effectively use the “See It…
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Advancing Justice through Meaningful Use of Effective Interpreters
This Roundtable highlighted the advantages for law enforcement and prosecution agencies in obtaining successful results in their criminal investigations and prosecutions by using certified or qualified interpreters—not just bilingual staff—for critical interactions with individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). This approach is more successful in holding offenders accountable and in promoting access to justice for…
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Responding to Foreign National Minors Who Have Experienced Human Trafficking
This presentation by Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) explains support for foreign national minors who have experienced human trafficking, outlines the OTIP Child Eligibility Process for accessing benefits and services, and highlights recent trends and data. It includes legal definitions, available benefits, Aspire case management, and contact information for reporting and assistance.
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What Qualifies as “Qualified Criminal Activity” for U Visa Certifications
This presentation was given on August 28, 2024 for the Law Enforcement and Prosecution Virtual Roundtable. The presentation covers U Visa eligibility, defining “qualified criminal activity” for certifications and listing qualifying crimes such as abduction, domestic violence, and trafficking. The presentation emphasizes that there is no statute of limitations for signing U and T visa…
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HOPE Court Referral Process
These slides from a Peer-to-Peer Session for the National Judicial Network discusses the referral process for D.C.’s “Here Opportunities Prepare you for Excellence” court program, also known as HOPE Court. This program aims to recognize and treat juvenile victims of commercial sexual exploitation rather than to prosecute them for underlying offenses.
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Setting the Stage for Success: Jury Selection for Cases Involving Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
This training was given on June 11, 2020, for the Law Enforcement and Prosecution Virtual Roundtable. The presentation focuses on effective jury selection (voir dire) in cases involving immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The training focuses on uncovering juror biases, educating about immigrant victim challenges, and ensuring fair trials. Key topics…
National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project