In 2012 Representative Jan Schakowsky introduced HR 5331 which contained a broad number of legislative amendments designed to improve legal options, protections and services available to help immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, human trafficking and other crimes. Some of the provisions contained in HR 5331 became law as part of […]
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*VAWA Confidentiality Protections for Immigrant Crime Victims (Update March 8, 2021)
This page contains useful information about VAWA confidentiality protections for immigrant crime victims. For up-to-date additional materials and case law follow these links: VAWA Confidentiality Training Materials (November 17, 2023) Training Materials – VAWA Confidentiality and Discovery in Family & Criminal Court Cases – Materials List (November 17, 2023) VAWA confidentiality was designed to enhance […]
*Trafficking Victims Protection Act and Reauthorization Acts (updated July 22, 2025)
Trafficking Victims Protection and Reauthorization Act of 2008 Trafficking Victims Protection and Reauthorization Act of 2008: Statute (As Enacted) Trafficking Victims Protection Act 2000, H.R. 7311 (appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011) Trafficking Victims Protection and Reauthorization Act of 2008, H.R. 7311 (Analysis of Selected Sections (§§ 105, 201, 204, 205, 211, 212, 238) Prepared by […]
February 11, 2013: SPSSI Congressional Briefing
Briefing for congressional staffers on issues related to the Violence Against Women Act. Recording of the February 11, 2013 briefing—length approximately 1 hour: