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[pdf] Agenda NIWAP Boston Conference August 2023 (updated August 18, 2023) (+)

Final agenda for the Strengthening Community and Organizational Responses: Serving Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking in-person training that is being hosted by NIWAP, American University, Washington College of Law in Boston with two date options. August 28-29 and August 30-31, 2023. This training is for Office of Violence Against Women and STOP grantees and potential grantees.

Overview: This two-day in-person interactive training focuses on providing attorneys, law enforcement, prosecutors, and advocates strategies for strengthening their understanding of legal and victim services options for and best practices when working with immigrant survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This training offers diverse learning experiences delivered by a faculty of multi-disciplinary subject matter experts from a wide range of legal and victim service backgrounds including judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates, and attorneys. Immigrant victim related training topics will include: stalking; immigration, public benefits, and family law case options, case strategies, and advanced issues; prosecution best practices; primary aggressor determinations; VAWA confidentiality and discovery; police officers as witnesses; multi-disciplinary collaboration; effective outreach; and improving language access. Participants will learn and share practices and strategies to improve immigrant victim safety, increase participation in the justice system, and enhance community safety.

Participants: Each training session is open to attorneys, advocates, law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim witness staff from agencies with funding from OVW including STOP subgrantees, Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV), Campus, Culturally Specific Services Program (CSSP), Rural, and Improving Criminal Justice Response (ICJR). All other grantees and grant funded partner agencies must receive prior approval from their OVW Program Specialist to attend. Law enforcement (federal, state, local, and campus), prosecutors, and their agency’s victim witness specialists are invited to attend regardless of funding sources.

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[pdf] Flyer-for-Boson-Conference-2023-03.09.23-1 (+)

This flyer provides links to registration, the agenda for, and travel scholarship applications for NIWAP’s OVW and STOP grantee conference to take place in Boston with two date options for this two day in-person conference August 28-29, 2023 and August 30-31, 2023.

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October 29, 2020: “Enhancing Safety Planning and Immigrant Survivors’ Access to Public Benefits and Services in Prince George’s County Through A Trauma-Informed Approach” (Webinar)

NIWAP hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Community Crisis Services Inc. (CCSI) to provide a training on public benefits and safety planning for Prince George’s County, Maryland service providers working with immigrant victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. The training focused on public benefits specific to Prince George’s […]

Published October 22, 2020

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October 9, 2020: Missouri “MCADSV Immigrant and Refugee Services Roundtable” (IRSR)

NIWAP joined the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence for a live technical assistance session at their immigrant and refugee services roundtable (IRSR). Advocates, attorneys and other immigrant service providers are often faced with the challenge of staying up-to-date as policies and resources that impact immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence change constantly. Attorneys from The National Immigrant […]

Published October 9, 2020

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October 5, 2020: “Challenges with Immigration Issues for Victims of Domestic Violence” (Webinar)

During this webinar, we will explore challenges in prosecution when it comes to immigration in domestic violence cases. Our speaker will discuss the reasons why immigration relief exists for victims of crime, and explore how offenders may be held accountable by using the United States nonimmigrant visa, “U-Visa” certification process as a crime-fighting tool. Our […]

Published October 5, 2020

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September 1, 2020: “Immigration, Family Separation, and COVID-19” (Webinar)

“Immigrant Children, Families, Migration and and COVID-19“ September 1, 2020 This webinar was held in collaboration with the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma on September 1, 2020. 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 […]

Published August 31, 2020

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August 13, 2020: “Immigrant Survivors in Family Law and Immigration Cases: A Webinar for Attorneys” (Webinar)

NIWAP, in partnership with the Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy presented a virtual training on family law for attorneys 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 you are a victim advocate, attorney, judge, or other professional […]

Published August 19, 2020

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September 16, 2020: “Enhancing Safety Planning and Immigrant Survivors’ Access to Public Benefits and Services in the District of Columbia” (Webinar)

NIWAP, in partnership with the District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, presented a virtual training on public benefits for Washington D.C.-based 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. If you are a victim […]

Published July 24, 2020

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August 25, 2020: “Addressing Issues That Arise in Family and Criminal Court Cases Involving Immigrant Survivors in the District of Columbia” (Webinar)

NIWAP, in partnership with the District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, presented a virtual training on family law for Washington D.C.-based victim advocates (nonprofit or government agency), attorneys, and other professionals who encounter immigrant survivors in their work on a range of topics that affect immigrant survivors. The presentation featured retired […]

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July 21, 2020: “What Family and Child Welfare Judges Need to Know: Legal Options for Immigrant Adult, Teen and Child Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence” (Webinar)

“What Family and Child Welfare Judges Need to Know: Legal Options for Immigrant Adult, Teen and Child Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence” July 21, 2020 This webinar was held in collaboration with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges on July 21, 2020. This workshop provides judges with the legally correct information […]

Published July 21, 2020

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July 8, 2020: Q& A with the Victim Rights Law Center “Best Practices for Working with Immigrant Survivors of Sexual Assault”

Materials – Best Practices for Working with Immigrant Survivors of Sexual Assault: Question and Answer Opportunity Hosted by the Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC) on July 8, 2020. 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 […]

Published July 8, 2020

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October 2-3, 2019: Kansas City & Columbia, MO “Multi-Disciplinary Best Practices: Immigrant Domestic & Sexual Violence Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visas”

Multi-Disciplinary Best Practices: Immigrant Domestic & Sexual Violence Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visas October 2, 2019 in Kansas City, MO October 3, 2019 in Columbia, MO The trainings focused on best practices and recommendations based on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, policies, and training materials on U and T visa […]

Published October 2, 2019

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September 27, 2019: Kensington, MD, Maryland Service Providers Meeting

This training will provide an overview of legal rights and options in Maryland for immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking, human trafficking, and other crimes. The goal of this event will be to enhance the ability of Maryland stakeholders to support immigrant victims by improving service provider’s knowledge, connecting […]

Published September 27, 2019

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Sep. 25, 2019: Orlando, FL “Immigrant Crime Victims and Immigrant Children”

This workshop was presented as part of the Florida Association of Family and Conciliation Courts 2019 Annual Conference. 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 […]

Published September 25, 2019

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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 […]

Published September 17, 2019

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Sep. 16, 2019: Chicago, IL “Immigrant Crime Victims and Immigrant Children”

This workshop was presented by Leslye E. Orloff and Judges Rosemary Collins (Ret.) as part of the 59th American Judges Association Annual Educational Conference. NIWAP offers a full library of SJI supported materials for courts at https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/training-manual-for-courts-table-of-contents/ Training Materials Agenda PowerPoint Presentation SJI and Judicial Training Network Training Materials Know Your Rights DHS-Interactive-Infographic-on-Protections-for-Immigrant-Victims DHS Immigration […]

Published September 16, 2019

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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 […]

Published July 15, 2019

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April 24, 2019: San Diego, CA “Best Practices for Working with Immigrant Crime Victims”

“Best Practices for Working with Immigrant Crime Victims” April 24, 2019 Powerpoint Presentation Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/pubs/best-practices-for-working-with-immigrant-crime-victims Know Your Rights Information DHS Interactive Infographic on Protections for Immigrant Victims Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/pubs/dhs-protections1-6-links-121516 DHS Brochure: Immigration Options for Victims of Crime Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/pubs/imm-options-victims-of-crimes Multilingual Materials for Victims and Advocates Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/topic/multilingual-materials-language/ Pathways to Immigration Relief for Students Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/pubs/screening-students-for-immigraiton-protections/ Information […]

Published April 24, 2019

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Apr 11, 2019: College Park, MD “Serving Victims of Special Populations”

This panel was presented at the 2019 Maryland Crime Victims’ Rights Conference and provided participants with better practices to provide services to assist and serve underserved victims of crime. The panel covered various topics that include victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, child abuse, and non-English speaking victims. We have included materials from […]

Published April 11, 2019

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March​ ​18-19,​ ​2019:​ ​Las Vegas, NV​ ​”National Conference of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Annual Conference” (SJI and Judicial Training Network)

The following are the training materials from two workshops conducted at the National Conference of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Annual “Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Latest Tips, Tools, Bench Book and Best Practices for Judges” and “At-Risk Youth Caught in the Vortex: The intersection Between Human Trafficking, Immigration Policies, and Trauma-informed Services for Commercially Sexually Exploited […]

Published March 18, 2019

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March 15, 2019: “Judicial Training Network” Orlando, FL

The training focused on VAWA Confidentiality, U and T visa certification, civip protection orders, economic relief, immigration relief and judicial training network specifically in Florida. Law Enforcement Training Materials Training Agenda Judicial Training Network Overview Impact of Immigration on Family Law FL Immigration Relief for Crime Victims SIJS FL JNT Project Implementation FL VAWA Confidentiality […]

Published March 15, 2019

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Oct. 12, 2018: Washington, DC “Immigration – Domestic Violence Effects on Victims and Perpetrators” D.C. Superior Court

This workshop is part of the Family Court of the District of Columbia Superior Court Sixteenth Annual Interdisciplinary Conference. Panelists: Victoria Hernandez, J.D., Staff Attorney – Domestic Violence/Family Law Unit, Ayuda Cynthia Henning, J.D., Direct Representation Attorney– Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) Cecelia Freidman Levin, J.D., Senior Policy Counsel – ASISTA Leslye E. Orloss, […]

Published October 12, 2018

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October 4, 2018: Plymouth, MI “VAWA Confidentiality & the Courts” and “Economic Relief & Public Benefits Under VAWA” at the Family Division Summit

SJI and Judicial Training Network Training Materials[1] Presented at the Family Division Summit Plymouth – Michigan October 04, 2018 Also see our full library of SJI supported materials for courts at www.niwap.org/go/sji   To receive updates, sign up for NIWAP’s outreach list. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z6373LX You can elect NIWAP’s general outreach list to receive notices of trainings, […]

Published October 4, 2018

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September 2018: Judicial Training Network: (September 21, 2018, New Orleans, LA and March 15, 2019, Orlando, FL)

Judicial Training Network Training Materials[1]   Judicial Training Network New Orleans, Louisiana – September 21, 2018 Orlando, Florida – March 15, 2019 Also see our full library of SJI supported materials for courts at https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/sji-materials  To receive updates, sign up for NIWAP’s outreach list. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z6373LX You can elect NIWAP’s general outreach list to receive notices of […]

Published September 21, 2018

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Aug. 14-16, 2018: Biloxi, MS “Immigrant Survivors Legal Rights” and “Best Practices for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors”

At the 2018 “Advancing Strategies for a Safe & Healthy Community Conference,” NIWAP presented two workshops. The first workshop, “Immigrant Survivors Legal Rights, Protections, Options, and Opportunities Under Immigration, Family and Public Benefits Laws” covered the wide-array of laws and statutes that protect immigrant victims of crime. It also covered immigration relief options that are […]

Published August 14, 2018

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Aug. 9-10, 2018: San Diego, CA “Working with Immigrant Refugee Survivors”

The presentation titled “Working with Immigration and Refugee Survivors” was presented at the Transitional Housing Conference, which is sponsored by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) on August 9-10, 2018 in San Diego, California. This training covered the many barriers that are faced by immigrant survivors as well as provided information on the […]

Published August 10, 2018

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June 5, 2018: Sandestin, FL “What State Courts Need to Know About Immigration and Why: Human Trafficking and Family Violence”

This training covers what state courts need to know about immigration in cases of human trafficking and family violence. Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training Training, Technical Assistance and Toolkits for Courts *State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children U Visa Certification Tool Kit for Federal, State, and Local Judges, and […]

Published June 5, 2018

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March 19, 2018: San Diego, CA “National Conference of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Juvenile Justice Conference”

Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training Technical Assistance Flyer Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Child Abuse & Protective Battered Immigrant Parents The Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Bench Book: A National Guide to Best Practice for Judges and Courts Types of Proceedings in Which State Courts Can Make Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Findings Immigration Relief for Abused […]

Published March 19, 2018

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February 20, 2018: Atlanta, GA “Safety and Protection: Focus on Immigrant Crime Victims”

Concerns over immigrants’ safety, protection and status of heightened for victims of crime. This session will discuss best practices for working with immigrant victims and how filing a victim’s immigration case early promotes victim safety, access to justice system relief and economic security. Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training Dynamics CH 01.1 Dynamics of Domestic […]

Published February 20, 2018

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January 16-18, 2018: Washington, DC “Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Assistance Grant Program” and “Legal Assistance for Victims” FY2017 Grantee Orientation

This training was part of the FY2017 Grantee Orientation for the OVW LAV grantees and OVW Rural grantees. This orientation addressed how to build the legal capacity to combat domestic violence and sexual assault against immigrants. Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training Breaking Barriers manual Breaking Barriers is a comprehensive manual that provides information that […]

Published January 16, 2018

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January 12, 2018: Miami, FL “Promoting Just Outcomes When Immigration Issues Arise In State Court Proceedings”

Powerpoint Presentation for Training Full library of SJI supported materials for courts Immigration Relief for Crime Victims and Children Know Your Rights Information DHS Interactive Infographic on Protections for Immigrant Victims Immigration Options for Victims of Crime -DHS Brochure  Multilingual Materials for Victims and Advocates Pathways to Immigration Relief for Students Forms of Immigration Relief […]

Published January 12, 2018

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January 31, 2018: “Support Your Work With Immigrant Survivors with NIWAP”s Technical Assistance and Project” (Webinar)

Technical Assistance Flyer: NIWAP’s  Technical Assistance Flyer describes the technical assistance and training offered to support advocates, attorneys, judges, police, prosecutors, and other professionals in their work with immigrant women, children, and crime victims. To receive updates, sign up for NIWAP’s outreach list. You can elect NIWAP’s general outreach list to receive notices of trainings, […]

Published January 1, 2018

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December 15, 2017: Las Vegas, Nevada “Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children: State Court’s Role “

Training Materials PowerPoint Presentations for Training “Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children: State Court’s Role” (SJI) “Best Practices for Representation of Immigrant Children and Crime Victims in State Family Court Cases” (CLE) Technical Assistance Flyer Immigration Relief for Crime Victims and Children Know Your Rights Information DHS Interactive Infographic on Protections for Immigrant Victims […]

Published December 14, 2017

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September-December 2017: New Mexico Judicial Trainings 2017 (Webinar and Judicial Education Center Training)

Webinar:  When State Family Law and Federal Immigration Laws Intersect: Promoting Access to the Courts and Just Outcomes for Immigrants (September 15, 2017)  JFF Webinar PowerPoint Identifying Barriers — Implementing Solutions: The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Immigration in the Civil Arena (November 30 – December 1, 2017) Albuquerque, New Mexico Dynamics of Domestic Violence […]

Published November 30, 2017

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November 2, 2017: Protection Of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children Trainings for Judges and for Police, Prosecutors and Court Advocates – Peoria, IL (11/2/17)

Training Materials November 2, 2017 in Peoria, IL Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children: State Court’s Role Faculty Biographies: Faculty Biographies Peoria Training 11.2.17 Agenda: Agenda_Peoria Training_Judges_11.2.17 Slideshow:  Peoria Training_Judges_ProtectionofImmigrantCrimeVictimsandChildren_Slides 11.2.17   Best Practices for Serving Immigrant Crime Victims: Law Enforcement, Prosecution, and Protection Orders  Faculty Biographies: Faculty Biographies Peoria Training 11.2.17 Agenda: Agenda_Peoria Training_LEA Prosecutors 11.2.17 Slideshow:  Peoria Training_LEAProsecutorsPO_BestPracticesforServingImmigrantCrimeVictims_Slides […]

Published October 31, 2017

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November 3, 2017: Rockford, IL “What do State Courts Need to Know about Immigration and Why: Human Trafficking and Family Violence”

Training Materials PowerPoint Presentations for Training Technical Assistance Flyer Immigration Relief for Crime Victims and Children Know Your Rights Information DHS Interactive Infographic on Protections for Immigrant Victims Immigration Options for Victims of Crime -DHS Brochure Multilingual Materials for Victims and Advocates Pathways to Immigration Relief for Students Forms of Immigration Relief Bench Card: Overview […]

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July 17, 2017: Washington, D.C. “Unaccompanied Minors and Immigration”

This session was presented at the 80th annual National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Conference. This conference featured presentations on topics that discussed issues facing the family court and juvenile justice system. Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training Full Library of SJI Supported Materials for Courts Immigration Relief for Children and Crime […]

Published July 17, 2017

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June 22, 2017 “Enhancing Safety for Immigrant Survivors: Immigration Relief, Custody, Public Benefits and Family Law Protections” Providence RI

This training was held in Providence, Rhode Island on June 22, 2017. It covered a range of issues important to immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault’s legal rights including for their children. Topics included: Dynamics of DV and SA experienced by immigrant victims Immigration relief and protection from deportation for immigrant crime victims […]

Published June 20, 2017

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June 20, 2017 “Enhancing Safety for Immigrant Survivors: Legal Rights to Immigration, Public Benefits and Family Law Protections”

This was part of a training conducted at Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. Presentation Slides Kansas State Benefits Chart Materials Lists: VAWA Confidentiality Protections Training Materials Public Benefits Training Materials Law Enforcement Training Materials Immigration Relief for Immigrant Crime Victims and Immigrant Children: Training Materials Family Law Protections Training Materials   Materials related […]

Published June 14, 2017

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May 11-12, 2017: “2017 Crime Victim Law Conference Plenary” Seattle Washington

Plenary Description: For over two decades since passage of the Violence Against Women Act in 1994 protections available to immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes in the U.S. under immigration, public benefits, and family laws have expanded dramatically. In 2017, immigrant survivors need assistance from trained victim advocates, attorneys and justice […]

Published May 11, 2017

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December 12-16, 2016: New Orleans, LA: “OVW Grantee Training: Addressing Culture: Systemic Responses to Underserved Immigrant Populations”

All materials on this page were presented as part of our December 2016 conference: “Addressing Culture: Systematic Responses to Underserved Immigrant Populations.” Documents are listed under the workshop or plenary with which they are associated. Training Materials Agenda for Conference Opening Plenary: How to Use Culture, Religion and the Law for Survivor Safety and Justice Opening […]

Published December 12, 2016

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August 2016: Materials for 2016 IVAT Conference

Training Materials: IVAT 2016 August 29-30, 2016 Presentations Issues of Risk Assessment and Identification of Adult Victimization – Immigrant Victims Promoting Safety Through Successful Family Court Outcomes When Family and Immigration Laws Intersect Dynamics of Domestic and Sexual Violence Experienced by Immigrant Victims CH 1.1 Dynamics of Domestic Violence Experienced by Immigrant Victims CH 1 Dynamics of […]

Published August 26, 2016

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March 17, 2016: Albuquerque, NM “Keynote:Best Practices and Collaborations That Promote Safety for Immigrant Crime Victims” and “Workshop: Immigrant Survivors Legal Rights, Options and Opportunities Under Family Law and Public Benefits Laws”

This keynote address will discuss 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 […]

Published March 17, 2016

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Oct. 28, 2015: DuPage County, IL “Best Practices That Promote Safety and Holistic Assistance for Immigrant and Refugee Survivors”

PowerPoint Presentation Best Practices That Promote Safety and Holistic Assistance for Immigrant and Refugee Survivors Materials Language Access and Dynamics Translation Requirements for Vital Documents, Intake, and Notice of LEP Assistance for DOJ and HHS Grantees Serving Immigrant Crime Victims Dynamics of Domestic Violence Experienced by Immigrant Victims Dynamics of Sexual Assault and the Implications […]

Published October 28, 2015

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September 11, 2015: Seattle, WA “Keynote: Best Practices That Promote Safety and Holistic Assistance for Immigrant and Refugee Survivor”

Seattle Domestic Violence Symposium Concurrent Keynote: Best Practices That Promote Safety and Holistic Assistance for Immigrant and Refugee Survivors | Leslye E. Orloff (September 11, 2015) Programs Open to Immigrant Victims and All Immigrants without Regard to Immigration Status Access to Publicly Funded Legal Services for Battered Immigrants Interviewing and Safety Planning for Immigrant Victims […]

Published September 11, 2015

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July 29, 2015: New Orleans, LA “Community of Responders: A Holistic Approach to Immigrant Survivors of Abuse”

Training for OVW grantees, grant partners, and STOP sub-grantees was held July 29-30, 2015 in New Orleans. Training Packet Materials: Agenda for “Community of Responders: A Holistic Approach to Immigrant Survivors of Abuse” Training Table of Contents for Print Materials Plenary I: Best Practices for Working with Immigrant Survivors in Rural Communities Slideshow: Best Practices […]

Published July 29, 2015

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May 26, 2015: Washington, DC “Helping Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Options and Challenges in Seeking Relief”

Workshop Presented by Benish Anver and Meaghan Fitzpatrick at BWJP National Center on Protection Orders and Full Faith and Credit’s National Training Institute on Protection Order Practice for Attorneys and Advocates [Slideshow] Helping Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Options and Challenges in Seeking ReliefSlideshow for the training taking place on May 26, […]

Published May 26, 2015

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November 20, 2014: Salt Lake City, UT “State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children”

Training for the Utah Administrative Office of the Courts by Leslye E. Orloff, Judge Lora Livingston, and Judge Gustavo N. Sztraicher. Agenda Slides: State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children Topic: Tools for JudgesTools for State Courts on Immigration Relief for Immigrant Crime Victims and Children (SJI 2013 and 2014) Topic: […]

Published November 20, 2014

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August 6-7, 2014: New Orleans, LA “Conference on Creative Solutions to Strengthen Advocacy Options and Healing for Survivors”

NIWAP, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, hosted a conference August 6-7, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference theme was “Creative Solutions to Strengthen Advocacy Options and Healing for Survivors.” The meeting featured plenary sessions on public benefits for immigrant survivors, VAWA confidentiality, the use of trauma-informed […]

Published September 20, 2014

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August 8, 2014: New Orleans, LA

Participants will learn and share creative strategies while focusing on a wide range of advocacy options for immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault or other crimes. Plenary sessions and workshops will provide practical tools and address the best practices to strengthen family law and custody cases, increase safety by ensuring access to public […]

Published August 6, 2014

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August 20, 2013: Wichita, KS “Holistic Representation and Advocacy Services for Immigrant Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence”

Training hosted by the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. The training materials available online include: Powerpoint: Holistic Representation and Advocacy Services for Immigrant Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence Dynamics of Violence Against Immigrant Women Material: Immigrant and Limited English Proficient Victims’ Access to the Criminal Justice System: The Importance of Collaboration Material: Immigrant Women, Work, and […]

Published August 20, 2013

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June 26, 2013: Providence, RI “Serving Immigrant Victims of Sexual Assault: Best Practices”

Training Materials Material: Participant Agenda for “Serving Immigrant Victims of Sexual Assault: Best Practices.” Material: Faculty Bios Plenary: Sexual Violence and Immigrant Survivors: Understanding the Context and Building Capacity to Serve Immigrant Sexual Assault Survivors Powerpoint: Sexual Violence and Immigrant Survivors: Understanding the Context and Building Capacity to Serve Immigrant Sexual Assault Survivors Session 1A: Trauma-Informed Advocacy […]

Published June 26, 2013

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November 14-15, 2012: OVW Grantee Training Atlanta, GA

The National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP) will be a hosting a two-day, two track training for Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), STOP, Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV), Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Programs, and Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders grantees and grant partners working with immigrant and refugee […]

Published November 14, 2012

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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 […]

Published June 28, 2012

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June 9-10, 2011: Atlanta, GA “Training for Immigration Lawyers: The Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Family Violence” and “The Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Family Violence: What You Need to Know Today to Help Victims and Their Children”

Presented for a Raksha training. Presented by Leslye Orloff and Maria Jose Fletcher on June 9-10, 2011. PowerPoints Training for Immigration Lawyers: The Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Family Violence The Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Family Violence: What You Need to Know Today to Help Victims and Their Children Training Materials Public […]

Published June 9, 2011

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December 1, 2010: Sioux Falls, SD

“Services and Assistance Legally Available to Help Immigrant Victims of Violence Against Women,” “Immigration Relief for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking Victims,” and “Immigrant Victims Legal Rights in Family Court Cases,” presented at the South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault. This training covered the dynamics of domestic […]

Published December 1, 2010

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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 […]

Published October 28, 2010

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October 13, 2010: Los Angeles, CA “Violence Against Women Act: Current Protections and Future Possibilities for Immigrant Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence”

Presented with Peace over Violence by Leslye Orloff. 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 […]

Published October 13, 2010

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October 11, 2010: Los Angeles, CA “Freedom from Fear: Helping Undocumented Victims of Domestic Violence”

“Freedom from Fear: Helping Undocumented Victim of Domestic Violence” presented at a training sponsored by Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. Presented by Leslye Orloff on October 11, 2010. Topics covered: Dynamics of Domestic Violence, History and Purpose of VAWA’s immigration protections, Immigration relief and protections against deportation for immigrant victims.

Published October 11, 2010

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