State v. Maria L., (2009) filed an amicus brief in a case before The Nebraska Supreme Court in a termination of parental rights case in which an undocumented immigrant mother was denied language access to child protective services, the courts and the hospital. In a unanimous decision that Nebraska Supreme Court returned two children to their Guatemalan mother who had been deported and her parental rights were terminated by the state ruling that undocumented, detained and deported immigrant parents have the constitutional right to care for, have custody of, and control over their children.
NIWAP Trainings > Language Access
Topic: Language Access
[pdf] In Accordance with the Law GA Presentation 3.23.21 (+)
This webinar will provide you with information about your legal obligations to provide language access to limited English speaking victims of domestic and sexual violence who you encounter in your work. Expert faculty will cover language access requirements under Title VI, as well provide examples of ways prosecutors, law enforcement, and victim advocates working in […]
February 6, 2020: “In Accordance with the Law: When Your Victim or Witness Speaks Limited English” (Webinar)
NIWAP hosted this webinar with the help of the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services. If you would like to learn more about law enforcement and prosecutor best practices, NIWAP hosts monthly virtual Roundtables for Law Enforcement and Prosecution only to discuss challenges and topics in the field with NIWAP’s law enforcement expert faculty. Through these […]
[pdf] Language Access Municipal Network PowerPoint Presentation (+)
This presentation describes the language access requirements of Title VI and the American Disabilities Act as well as how law enforcement and prosecutors can improve investigations and prosecutions by using language access tools. It also covers how to enhance victim safety and participation in the criminal justice system by improving language access.
Nov. 22, 2019: Language Access Requirements and Effective Strategies to Remove Barriers for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Survivors (Webinar)
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 family law issues that arise in cases of immigrant crime victims, please call NIWAP for technical assistance. (202) 274-4457 or email us at info@niwap.org. Register for NIWAP’s Law […]
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] The Case of Maria Luis (Language Access) Handout (+)
This PowerPoint explains what federal federal language access laws require of programs receiving federal financial assistance (e.g. courts, child welfare, police, prosecutors, advocates, legal services). It also identifies pivotal points where lack of language access can negatively impact immigrant victims and their children and teaches what steps you can take in your agency and in […]
September 17-19, 2019: Lincoln, NE “No More Crimes of Power and Control Conference”
No More Crimes of Power and Control Conference September 17-19, 2019 NIWAP participated in the “No More Crimes of Power and Control” Conference hosted by the Nebraska Coalition to end Sexual and Domestic Violence and the Nebraska State Patrol. The training sessions focused on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Human Trafficking, and the conference […]
[pdf] Rural Language Access Webinar Presentation 3-20-18 (+)
This presentation teaches how to improve investigations by using language access tools as well as how to enhance victim safety and participation in the criminal justice system. This presentation explains how to use language access to enhance victim/officer/community safety and improve policing in immigrant communities.
June 24, 2019: St. Paul, MN “Law Enforcement & Prosecution Best Practices: Immigrant Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visa”
“Law Enforcement & Prosecution Best Practices: Immigrant and Sexual Violence Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visa” June 24, 2019 Law Enforcement Training Materials The training focused on how law enforcement, through language access tools and U Visa certification, can hold offenders more accountable, enhance victim safety and participation in the criminal justice […]
June 5, 2019: Portland, Oregon “Access to Justice for All Victims: Language Access and Meaningful Collaborations”
Powerpoint Slides 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 family law issues that arise in cases of immigrant crime victims, please call NIWAP for technical assistance. (202) 274-4457 or email us at info@niwap.org. To receive […]
[pdf] Negative Consequences of Not Providing Language Access – Child Welfare Case Example (+)
[pdf] GA Curriculum for U Visa LEP Training – Final 8.6.18 (+)
Sep. 11-12, 2018: Des Moines, IA, Iowa Victim Justice Symposium
These two workshops were part of the Iowa Victim Justice Symposium. The first, “Everything Law Enforcement Needs to Know about Forms of Immigration Relief” covers immigration relief options under the Violence Against Women Act and how to use the U visa as a crime fighting tool. The second workshop, titled, “Best Practice when Working with […]
Aug. 29-30, 2018: Denver, CO “Law Enforcement and Prosecution Best Practices: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access and the U Visa”
This training covers the best practices for law enforcement and prosecution in situations with immigrant crime victims. Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training U and T Visas DHS Victims Policy, Guidance, and Legal Memoranda DHS U and T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide DHS Policy Answers to Law Enforcement Reasons for Not Certifying Glossary of […]
[pdf] Language Access for Survivors (+)
August 6, 2018: Morrow, GA “Law Enforcement and Prosecution Best Practice: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visa”
This training took place on August 6, 2018 in Morrow, Georgia. The training covered a wide range of topics that included how law enforcement and prosecutors can better serve immigrant communities through improving language access resources and utilizing the U Visa. The training covered how investigations can be improved using language access tools and how […]
August 3, 2018: Minneapolis, MN: “Law Enforcement and Prosecution Best Practices: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access, and the U Visa”
This training took place on August 3, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The training covered a wide range of topics that included how law enforcement and prosecutors can better serve immigrant communities through improving language access resources and utilizing the U Visa. The training covered how investigations can be improved using language access tools and how […]
August 6, 2018, Morrow, GA – “Law Enforcement and Prosecution Best Practices: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visa”
Join us for a free training on the use of early U and T visa certification and language access practices to enhance law enforcement’s and prosecutors’ roles in protecting and serving immigrant communities and crime victims. Location: Prosecuting Attorney’s Council of Georgia 1590 Adamson Parkway, 4th Floor, Morrow, GA 30260 Date: August 6, 2018 Time: […]
March 20, 2018: “Law Enforcement Working with Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Rural Communities: Part II Improving Language Access” (Webinar)
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 family law issues that arise in cases of immigrant crime victims, please call NIWAP for technical assistance. (202) 274-4457 or email us at info@niwap.org. To receive updates, sign […]
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] Language Access and Law Enforcement: The Why and How in Improving and Increasing Language Accessible Resources for Law Enforcement (+)
This is the PowerPoint presentation for Workshop Session 2B at NIWAP’s December 2016 conference: “Addressing Culture: Systematic Responses to Underserved Immigrant Populations.” The session discussed language access resources for law enforcement.
[pdf] Improving Officer and Survivor Safety by Ensuring Language Access at Crime Scenes (September 21, 2016) (+)
Presented by Leslye Orloff, Michael LaRiviere, and Stacey Ivie at the 2016 NCVC Conference in Philadelphia, PA.
[pdf] NSA Winter Conference: “Improving Officer and Victim Safety Through Language Access at Crime Scenes” (February 7, 2016) (+)
March 17, 2017: Honolulu, HI “Best Practices: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visa”
The law enforcement training covered the best practices and recommendations based on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, policies and training materials on U and T visa certification and included 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 […]
March 7, 2017: Albuquerque, NM “Advocacy in Action 2017: Promoting Immigrant Victim and Detective Safety Through Best Practices: Language Access and Crime Victims Visas”
A team of law enforcement and victim advocate faculty provided participants with information about immigration relief and protections from deportation created by Congress and DHS to identify, protect, and assist immigrant crime victims. The training educated law enforcement, prosecutors, and other victim service providers about their roles in providing services to immigrant crime victims, including best […]
February 14, 2017: National Council of Juvenile Family Court Judges 2017 National Conference on Juvenile Justice
This workshop provides judges and court staff with authoritative information on the role of state court judges in cases involving immigrant children. The specific roles state court judges play “Special Immigrant Juvenile Status” and U-visa cases were discussed as was how these and other protections from deportation can be important in state family and juvenile […]
September 21, 2016: Philadelphia, PA “Improving Officer and Survivor Safety by Ensuring Language Access at Crime Scenes”
This was a training for law enforcement officials on U visa certification and language access for immigrant crime victims. It was presented as part of The National Center for Victims of Crime’s annual conference. Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training Manual: Training Manual for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors Training manual for law enforcement and prosecutors […]
February 7, 2016: National Sheriffs Association Washington, DC
This workshop was presented by Leslye E. Orloff and Officer Michael LaRiviere at the National Sheriff’s Association Winter conference in Washington, D.C. The workshop aims to enhance officer, victim, and community safety using language access and certification programs including the U and T Visas. PowerPoint Presentation U Visa LEP Training for LE and Prosecutors NSA Winter […]
[pdf] Webinar: “ABC’s of Language Access Advocacy” PowerPoint Slides (1 slide per page) (+)
Webinar: “ABC’s of Language Access Advocacy” PowerPoint Slides (1 slide per page)
November 23, 2015: “ABC’s of Language Access Advocacy” (Webinar)
Effective communication with limited English proficient (LEP) survivors requires that programs federally conducted and/or government funded have language assistance services in place. This webinar will explain Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 obligations of recipients of federal funding, including legal services and victim assistance programs. Faculty will provide information and resources on […]
September 29, 2015: “Language Access at Crime Scenes: Improve Successful Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions” (Webinar)
This webinar addresses language access at crime scenes and how decisions law enforcement make regarding interpretation at the initial crime scene can impact the case long-term. Participants consider issues to be aware of when communicating with limited English proficient (LEP) individuals when securing the scene and best practices for communication using qualified interpreters during crime […]
[pdf] Training: VAWA Immigration Protections, Victim Protections, and Language Access (August 16, 2013) (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the August 16, 2013 training in Lanham, Maryland sponsored by the Maryland Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
February 11, 2015: Miami, FL “U Visa and Crime Scene Language Access Best Practices”
Training on the use of the U visa and crime scene language access best practices to improve law enforcement’s and prosecutors’ work with immigrant and limited English proficient (LEP) victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Best Practices: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access and the U Visa (Miami, FL) Agenda Faculty Bios Slideshow: Best […]
August 16, 2013: Lanham, MD “VAWA Immigration Protections, Immigration Enforcement, and Language Access”
Training Materials Powerpoint: VAWA Immigration Protections, Immigration Enforcement, and Language Access Screening and Safety Planning in the Context of Immigration Enforcement Material: Immigrant Survivor Walks Through The Door of Your Agency Government Policies Material: Field Guidance on Enforcement Actions or Investigative Activities At or Near Sensitive Community Locations Material: Form for Immigration Detainer Notice of Action Material: Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion […]
[pdf] Language Access for Sexual Assault Survivors and Working Effectively with Interpreters (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 26-27, 2013 training in Providence, Rhode Island from session 5A.
[pdf] Public Benefits and Issues of Language Access (+)
A powerpoint presentation from October 29, 2010 training in Indianapolis, Indiana entitled Culture and Compassion Conference.