Training materials list for advocates and attorneys working with immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, child abuse and human trafficking.
NIWAP Trainings > Advocacy and Best Practices
Topic: Advocacy and Best Practices
[pdf] Portland Law Enforcement & Prosecutors PowerPoint Presentation (October 4, 2023) (+)
[pdf] NIWAP PDX Faculty Bios (October 4, 2023) (+)
[pdf] Portland Law Enforcement & Prosecutors Training Materials List (October 4, 2023) (+)
[pdf] Portland Law Enforcement & Prosecutors Agenda (October 4, 2023) (+)
[pdf] Portland, OR Training Flyer (October 3-5, 2023) (+)
[pdf] Portland Advocates & Attorneys PowerPoint Presentation (October 5, 2023) (+)
[pdf] Portland Advocates & Attorneys Agenda (October 5, 2023) (+)
[pdf] Immigrant Survivors and Their Children Assisting Survivors With Immigration Case Filings and Addressing Issues That Arise in Family Court Cases (+)
Description of the information that will be provided on the December 8, 2021 training, “Immigrant Survivors and Their Children: Assisting Survivors With Immigration Case Filings and Addressing Issues that Arise in Family Court Cases.”
[pdf] Materials List Calvert, Charles, St Mary’s Counties Training (+)
This materials list was developed for advocates working with immigrant victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties in Maryland. The materials contains tools and resources when working with immigrant victims of crime as a victim advocate.
July 30, 2020: “Best Practices for Screening and Serving Immigrant Victims of Crime: A Webinar for Victim Advocates” (Webinar)
NIWAP, in partnership with the Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy presented a virtual training on public benefits for victim advocates (nonprofit or government agency), attorneys, and other professionals who encounter immigrant victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in Charles, St. Mary’s, and Calvert Counties in Maryland. If […]
July 9, 2020: “Domestic Violence and Housing Technical Assistance Consortium COVID-19, Housing and Victims”
If you are a victim advocate, attorney, judge, or other professional working with an immigrant victim and you would like to receive case specific technical assistance on access to publically funded benefits and services that an immigrant crime victim or immigrant child would be eligible to receive in you state, please call NIWAP for technical […]
[pdf] Yale Alumni Nonprofit Alliance Panel ”25th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act” Powerpoint (+)
This powerpoint was used the YANA’s Panel Discussion of VAWA on November 6, 2019.
[pdf] Maryland Service of Providers Meeting PowerPoint (+)
This PowerPoint was used September 27, 2019 to present at the Maryland Service of Providers Meeting in Kensington, MD
[pdf] Maryland Service Providers Training and Meeting Handout (+)
This handout complements the PowerPoint presentation for the Training and Meeting on Best Practices, Legal Rights, and Protections for Immigrant and Limited English Proficient Crime Victims. The material covers dynamics and barriers immigrant survivors encounter, protections survivors are legally eligible to access, and assisting victims in a trauma-informed manner.
[pdf] Maryland Service of Providers Meeting Flyer and Agenda (+)
This flyer provides a description for the Training and Meeting on Best Practices, Legal Rights, and Protections for Immigrant and Limited English Proficient Crime Victims. It also includes an agenda of the topics covered during the event.
[pdf] VAWA Immigration Protections for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence, Human Trafficking, Stalking, and Child/Elder Abuse (+)
This presentation includes how to identify adult and child victims who qualify for the forms of immigration relief created by Congress to protect victims and improve their access to justice as well as how facilitating early filing for immigration relief increases offender accountability and officer, community and victim safety. Finally this PowerPoint emphasizes working facilitating […]
July 15-16, 2019: Columbia, MO “Legal Protections and Help for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Their Children: The Central Role of Advocates and Attorneys”
This training involved multiple sessions covering dynamics of domestic and sexual violence experienced by immigrant survivors in Missouri, VAWA confidentiality, and immigration options for immigrant survivors and their children. Information about immigration relief, public benefits, and trauma-informed evidence collection and collaboration were major topics in the context of Missouri, and NIWAP faculty discussed public benefits […]
[pdf] Agenda for Missouri Training, July 15-16, 2019 (+)
[pdf] Legal Protections and Help for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Their Children: The Central Role of Advocates and Attorneys (+)
Slides from the MCADSV training “Legal Protections and Help for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Their Children: The Central Role of Advocates and Attorneys” held in Columbia Missouri, July 15-16, 2019.
[pdf] EVAWI 2019 Powerpoint “Best Practices for Working with Immigrant Crime Victims” (+)
[pdf] Best Practices when Working with Immigrant Survivors (+)
PowerPoint presentation from the 2018 Iowa Victim Justice Symposium.
[pdf] Best Practices when Working with Crime Victims (+)
[pdf] Collaborative Approach to Serving Immigrants and Refugees (+)
[pdf] Zero to Three IA 8.2.18 edited final (+)
[pdf] 2018 STOP Institute Presentation (+)
[pdf] Albuquerque, NM: “Adult Learning, Training Strategies and Team Teaching” (PowerPoint) (+)
[pdf] Albuquerque, NM: Race, Ethnic and Cultural Equity (PowerPoint) (+)
[pdf] Civil Case Types in Which Immigrant Litigants With Domestic Violence Dynamics Appear in State Courts (+)
[pdf] March 26, 2018: Portland, OR “Safety and Protection for Immigrant Survivors: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access, the U Visa, and Benefits Access” (PowerPoint) (+)
March 26-27, 2018: Portland, OR “Best Practices: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access, and the U & T Visa
The training covers the best practices and recommendations based on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, policies and training materials on U and T visa certification and includes a discussion of the benefits for law enforcement and prosecutors in following DHS’s recommendations for certification early in the case including in cases that are not ultimately […]
[pdf] February 20, 2018: Atlanta, GA “Safety and Protection Focus on Immigrant Crime Victims” (PowerPoint) (+)
[pdf] Immigration: Creating a Culture of Social Equity for Immigrant Women and Children (+)
Presentation slides for KFLA COP Session 2
[pdf] Safety Planning and Facilitating Access to Legal Protections for Immigrant Survivors (+)
[pdf] California Legal Assistance Project NIWAP and CALCASA – CILAP Training May 12 ,2017 (+)
Training for victim advocates and attorneys
October 7, 2016 – 2016 Kellogg Fellows Leadership Alliance Conference Materials
Presentation: Building a Community of Practice: Creating a Culture of Social Equity for Immigrant Women and Children Additional Materials: Herstory: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Public Policy Timeline Highlighting Accomplishments on Behalf of Immigrants and Women of Color Collecting Stories to Illustrate the Need for Proposed Reforms to Aid Immigrant Victims Understanding and Participating […]
[pdf] Best Practices That Promote Safety and Holistic Assistance for Immigrant and Refugee Survivors (+)
Best Practices That Promote Safety and Holistic Assistance for Immigrant and Refugee Survivors (DuPage County, IL)
[pdf] Hope, Help, and Healing: A Catholic Response to Domestic Violence and Abuse (+)
National Symposium on July 7th and 8th, 2016 at The Catholic University of American in Washington, D.C entitled “Hope, Help, and Healing: A Catholic Response to Domestic Violence and Abuse.” Leslye Orloff presented at the immigration workshop.
[pdf] Training: Helping Immigrant Survivors: Options and Challenges (July 31, 2012) (+)
Helping Immigrant Survivors: Options and Challenges in an Age of Immigration Enforcement presentation.
[pdf] New Department of Homeland Security Policies and Immigrant Victims: From Secure Communities to the DHS Role in Victim Protection (June 28, 2012) (+)
Workshop Presentation “New Department of Homeland Security Policies and Immigrant Victims: From Secure Communities to the DHS Role in Victim Protection” with Jane Doe, Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.
[pdf] Training: Advocacy for Immigrant Survivors (June 28, 2012) (+)
Workshop Presentation on “Advocacy for Immigrant Survivors in an Age of Immigration Enforcement” with Jane Doe, Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.
[pdf] Crucial Role of Advocates Countering Bias: Making the Justice System Work For Immigrant Survivors (+)
Plenary presentation on Issues That Arise for Women of Color and Immigrant Women in Family Court, presented at the Protection Order Conference.
[pdf] Legal Rights of immigrant Victims of Family Violence: What You Need to Know Today to Help Victims and Their Children (+)
Presentation for police, prosecution and victim advocate grantees at new grantee orientation planned by the Battered Women’s Justice Project.
[pdf] Immigration Relief for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Victims (+)
Immigration options for immigrant victims, advocating for immigrant victims subject to immigration enforcment actions, VAWA confidentiality
[pdf] Violence Against Women Act: Current Protections and Future Possibilities for Immigrant Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (+)
Sponsored by Peace Over Violence, Los Angeles, CA. Topics Covered: History and purpose of the Violence Against Women Act’s immigration protections, safety planning and deportation, services open to undocumented victims, legal rights of immigrant victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, VAWA confidentiality, how immigrant women will benefit from Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the International Violence Against Women Act.
[pdf] Freedom from Fear: Helping Undocumented Victim of Domestic Violence (+)
Training sponsored by Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. Topics covered: Dynamics of Domestic Violence, History and Purpose of VAWA’s immigration protections, Immigration relief and protections against deportation for immigrant victims.
[pdf] Keynote: Best Practices and Collaborations That Promote Safety for Immigrant Crime Victims (+)
Presentation delivered as the Keynote at the Advocacy in Action Conference.
This keynote address discusses the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse experienced by immigrant adults and children and the important role of language access in serving limited English proficient victims. An overview of immigration relief available to immigrant victims and current and newly released Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and priorities regarding crime victim protection will be highlighted. These policies affect best practices for safety planning in work with immigrant survivors and impact case planning in victims’ family court cases. The presentation concludes with a discussion of what evidence based research tells us about best practices and successful victim advocate, attorney, law enforcement collaborations that result in offering effective life-saving assistance to immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and human trafficking.
[pdf] Faculty Bios (+)
Faculty bios for the June 26-27, 2013 training in Providence, RI.
[pdf] Holistic Representation and Advocacy Services for Immigrant Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the August 20, 2013 training in Wichita, Kansas sponsored by Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.
[pdf] Safety Planning for Survivors in Light of DHS’ New Victim Protection Policies (July 11, 2012) (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the July 11, 2012 training in St. Paul, Minnesota entitled “National Call to Action: Institute and Conference” sponsored by the Women of Color Network.
[pdf] Issues, Rights, and Danger Assessment for Immigrant Intimate Partner Violence Survivors (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the September 9-12, 2012 training in San Diego, California entitled The 17th International Conference, sponsored by Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma.
[pdf] Taking it Home: Implementing the Tools that You have Gained Here. (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 26-27, 2013 training in Providence, Rhode Island from the closing session.
[pdf] Closing Plenary Handout (+)
Taking it Home: Implementing the Tools that You have Gained Here. Remember all presentations, handouts and supplementary materials are available to you on our web library.
[pdf] Finding Collaborative Partners in Serving Immigrant Survivors of Sexual Assault (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 26-27, 2013 training in Providence, Rhode Island from session 4B.
[pdf] Overcoming Criminal Justice System challenges for Immigrant Survivors of Sexual Assault (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 26-27, 2013 training in Providence, Rhode Island from session 4A.
[pdf] When Enough is Too Much…Identifying Connections Between Sexual Violence and Stalking (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 26-27, 2013 training in Providence, Rhode Island from session 1B.
February 15, 2013: “Lessons Learned from Law Enforcement: How Collaborations That Result in U Visa Certifications Support Safer Communities” (Webinar)
“Lessons Learned from Law Enforcement: How Collaborations That Result in U Visa Certifications Support Safer Communities.” Webinar on strategies for collaborating with law enforcement. PowerPoint Presentation Lessons Learned from Law Enforcement: How Collaborations That Results in U Visa Certification Support Safer Communities Materials The Importance of the U-visa as a Crime-Fighting Tool for Law Enforcement […]
[pdf] Freedom from Fear: Helping Undocumented Victim of Domestic Violence (+)
Powerpoint presentation from October 11, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
July 31, 2012: Denver, CO “Helping Immigrant Survivors: Options and Challenges in an Age of Immigration Enforcement”
PowerPoint Presentation Helping Immigrant Survivors: Options and Challenges in an Age of Immigration Enforcement Benefit Materials Emergency Medicaid Chart Coverage Forensic Costs Chart Post Assault Health Care Chart Pre-Natal Care Chart HHS Funded Programs Open to all Immigrants HUD Programs and Immigrant Eligibility HUD Funds Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Violence Against Women Act 2006 […]
June 28, 2012: Worcester, MA “Advocacy for Immigrant Survivors in an Age of Immigration Enforcement” and “New Department of Homeland Security Policies and Immigrant Victims: From Secure Communities to the DHS Role in Victim Protection”
Workshop Presentations with Jane Doe, Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence PowerPoint Presentations Advocacy for Immigrant Survivors in an Age of Immigration Enforcement New Department of Homeland Security Policies and Immigrant Victims: From Secure Communities to the DHS Role in Victim Protection Materials Collecting Stories to Illustrate the Need for Proposed […]
October 5, 2011: “Law Enforcement and Advocates Partnering to Better Serve Immigrant Crime Victims” (Webinar)
Webinar: Law Enforcement and Advocates Partnering to Better Serve Immigrant Crime Victims. This webinar is produced through the National Immigrant Victims’ Access to Justice Partnership, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Vera Institute of Justice, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit center for justice policy and practice, and Legal Momentum, […]
[pdf] Providing Culturally Competent Help for Immigrant Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: Legal Options & Access to Services (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 28, 2011 training in Las Vegas, Nevada sponsored by Nevada Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
[pdf] Advocacy and Collaborations That Help Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence: VAWA, The U-Visa, Protection Orders and Custody (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 28, 2011 training in Las Vegas, Nevada sponsored by Nevada Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
[pdf] Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Family Violence: What You Need to Know Today to Help Victims and Their Children (+)
Powerpoint presentation from the December 7, 2010 training in Washington, D.C.
[pdf] Using the Law to Empower Victims (+)
A plenary presentation on the legal rights of immigrant victims from October 29, 2010 training in Indianapolis, Indiana entitled Culture and Compassion Conference.
October 28, 2010: Indianapolis, IN “Culture and Compassion Conference”
“Public Benefits and Issues of Language Access” and “Using the Law to Empower Victims,” presented by Leslye Orloff, Michelle Gutierrez, and Katy Berringer. The conference covered an overview of VAWA, T and U visa immigration options for immigrant victims of domestic vioelnce and sexual assault. Discussion of DHS policies on humanitarian release from detention and […]