NIWAP’s list of training materials and webinars for law enforcement and prosecutors to support their work with immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, child abuse, elder abuse and human trafficking.
Law Enforcement > Index of Significant Training Materials for Law Enforcement
Topic: Index of Significant Training Materials for Law Enforcement
[pdf] Summit and Lorain Counties Project for Limited English Proficient Persons (+)
This document includes model policies and procedures for law enforcement officers to serve and protect limited English proficient persons. It was published by Summit and Lorain Counties in Ohio as a resource for law enforcement regarding interpretation and translation services.
November 21, 2019: In Accordance with the Law: When Your Victim Witness Speaks Limited English (Webinar)
NIWAP hosted this webinar on Thursday, November 21, 2019, from 11:30am-1:00pm (Eastern). This webinar outlines language access requirements under Title VI and the American Disabilities Act. With the help of NIWAP’s faculty experts, the webinar discusses best practices and language access plans that enhance Limited English Proficiency (LEP) victims’ safety and participation in the criminal […]
[pdf] LaRiviere Article Response (+)
*Language Access Materials for Police and Prosecutors (Updated 10/16/2019)
For more information and tools for improving language access for immigrant survivors see https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/language-access Law Enforcement and Prosecutors Know Your Rights information Forms of Immigration Relief U and T Visas Forms U Visa as a Crime-Fighting Tool Prosecutor’s Tools Enhancing Work With Immigrant Crime Victims Screening Tools and Collaboration VAWA Self-Petition Public Benefits
[pdf] On Their Own (+)
This article by Laura Villagran for Searchlight New Mexico on the dangers immigrant victims of domestic violence face when coming forward and pursuing immigration relief for victims of crime.
*Training Materials: Law Enforcement (Last Updated – April 11, 2023)
If you are a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, or a victim advocate or other staff working for a law enforcement or prosecution agency and are working with immigrant victims and you would like to receive case specific technical assistance on immigration protections for immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence victims and their children, please […]
[pdf] St Paul Law Enforcement Powerpoint (June 24, 2019) (+)
This Powerpoint corresponds to the training in St. Paul, MN on June 24, 2019 for law enforcement. The presentation covers how investigations can be improved using language tools, how to hold officers more accountable by using the U Visa certification process as a crime fighting tool, enhance victim safety and participation in the criminal justice […]
*State U and T Visa Certification Laws
State Certification Laws Arkansas: U Visa Certification Law (2015) Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/wp-content/uploads/Arkansas-U-Visa-Certification-Law-2015-1-2.pdf California: U Visa Certification Law (2016)- Statute and Fact Sheet Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/california-sb-674-u-cert-law/ Colorado: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/wp-content/uploads/colorado-u-visa-cert.pdf Connecticut: U Visa Certification Law (2010) Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/connecticut-u-visa-certification-law-and-implementing-law-enforcement-protocol-2010 Delaware: U Visa Certification Law (2014) Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/pubs/11-del-c-787-u-visa-cert/ Illinois: U Visa Certification Law (2017) Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/pubs/il-u-visa-cert-law Louisiana: U Visa Certification Law (2013) […]
[pdf] IACP – Support for Education and Awareness on U Visa Certifications and T Visa Declarations (+)
This document is the resolution “Support for Education and Awareness on U Visa Certifications and T Visa Declarations” which was adopted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in 2018.
[pdf] International Association of Chiefs of Police 2018 Resolutions (Nov 2018) (+)
This document includes the 2018 resolutions adopted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (November 2018).
*Pro Bono Training Institute “U Visa” Training Module
Pro Bono Training Institute “U Visa” Training Module In collaboration with the Pro Bono Training Institute, NIWAP has created online training modules to assist individuals and attorneys with filing U Visa applications. You will need to register for a free PBTI account to complete the module. Curriculum U Visa Introduction U Visa Requirements U Visa […]
*Pro Bono Institute “Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self-Petition” Training Module
Pro Bono Institute “Violence Against Women Act” Training Module In collaboration with the Pro Bono Training Institute, NIWAP has created online training modules to assist individuals and attorneys with applying for VAWA Self-Petitions. You will need to register for a free PBTI account to complete the module. Curriculum Basics of VAWA Relief & Working with […]