NIWAP Director Leslye Orloff and Judge Susan Breall from the San Francisco Superior Court presented a webinar with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Justice on tips and tools for child welfare and children’s courts for children in immigrant families. The webinar covered U and T visa certifications, seeking/making state court findings required […]
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[pdf] Panel 1: Addressing DV Trauma-Informed Practice in a Remote Service Context (+)
This presentation provides a brief, 3-slide overview of NIWAP’s training and technical assistance to support trauma-informed practices in a remote service context.
[pdf] Regional HT Collaborative Summit Feb 2021 (+)
This presentation provides an overview of the T visa, U visa, and VAWA Self-Petition options for immigrant victims of crime including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. The presentation specifically focuses on the T visa and Continued Presence as well as state labor crimes and the U visa.
[pdf] USCIS: Trends in U Visa Law Enforcement Certifications, Qualifying Crimes and Evidence of Helpfulness (July 2020) (+)
USCIS report covering types of certifying agencies, types of criminal activities certified, length of time from the crime to the victim’s U visa application, and victim’s helpfulness in detection, investigation, prosecution, conviction, or sentencing of the criminal activity.
December 14, 2020: Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims and the U Visa: Law Enforcement Best Practices Technical Assistance Overview- ICJR Orientation (Webinar)
During this webinar, we explored the wide range of topics and various ways NIWAP can support your work with immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. We also discussed how you can hold offenders more accountable by using the U Visa certification as a crime-fighting tool, by enhancing domestic/sexual violence/stalking victim & community safety […]
November 19, 2020: Refugees and Migrants: International Virtual Summit Domestic/Family Violence in the COVID-19 Era”
This summit was sponsored by the United Nations. Information on the summit and its agenda can be found here. Leslye Orloff was asked to present on the impact of COVID-19 on immigrants of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. You can find Ms. Orloff’s information about the summit and presentation here. […]
[pdf] Prince George’s County Webinar Presentation 10.29.20 (+)
This presentation covers immigration relief and VAWA Confidentiality protections available to immigrant victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. It also includes public benefits specific to Maryland and Prince George’s County.
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 […]
October 20, 2020: “The U Visa As A Crime-Fighting Tool: How Certification Improves Domestic and Sexual Violence Investigations and Prosecutions” (Webinar)
During this webinar, we explored how the U Visa can be used as a crime-fighting tool within domestic and sexual violence investigations and prosecutions. Our speakers discussed how to identify victims who qualify for the U and T Visa, and explore how you can hold offenders accountable by using immigration relief as a crime-fighting tool. […]
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 […]
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 […]
[pdf] Immigration, Family Separation, and COVID-19 (August 31, 2020) (+)
This PowerPoint contains information on how to assist immigrant victims in the age of COVID-19.
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 […]
[pdf] Faculty Bios for DC Family Law Presentation 8.25.2020 (+)
This is a list of faculty bios for NIWAP’s presentation on Family Law with the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants in Washington DC. Judge Julie Breslow, Judge Rosemary Collins, and NIWAP Director Leslye Orloff presented at this virtual training and information about their backgrounds and expertise is included in this list of bios.
[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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
[pdf] 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 slideshow provides judges with the legally correct information about intersecting immigration, family and benefits laws needed to issue more effective and enforceable orders and discovery rulings. There are tips, tools and resources for family law cases involving immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child/elder abuse.
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 […]
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 […]
May 7, 2020: “Auto-Petición VAWA: Protección para inmigrantes sobrevivientes de maltrato por parte de sus familiares que son ciudadanos o residentes permanentes” (Seminario Web)
El 22 de Abril 2020, NIWAP presentó un seminario nacional por internet en inglés sobre la Auto-Petición VAWA. Este seminario web tiene la misma información de la presentación del 22 de avril pero en español. NIWAP asegura que sus entrenamientos son accesibles para todos los participantes. Este pagina web incluye los materiales suplementarios de la […]
[pdf] Helping Victims of Human Trafficking Courts 11.9.2020 (+)
This PowerPoint was presented at the NCJFCJ virtual training in November 2020.
November 9, 2020: “Helping Victims of Human Trafficking Courts Encounter in Juvenile Dependency, Child Welfare and Other Family Court Proceedings” (Webinar)
NIWAP hosted this training at the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ National Conference on Juvenile Justice. This presentation outlines appropriate steps to assist child and adult victims of human trafficking victims identified in state juvenile and family court proceedings. It also explains how to access information to craft court orders that accurately […]
[pdf] U Visa Webinar (+)
This is from the 2/20/20 webinar on U Visa as a crime-fighting tool.
February 20, 2020: “THE U VISA AS A CRIME-FIGHTING TOOL: How Certification Improves Domestic and Sexual Violence Investigations and Prosecutions” (Webinar)
The U Visa is designed to be a tool for law enforcement and prosecutors. This webinar will explain the crime-fighting purpose of the U Visa and will outline the U Visa requirements, application process, and certification form. Experts will discuss how the safety of law enforcement officers, victims, and the community is strengthened when immigrant […]
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] Best Practices and Tools That Build the Capacity of APS to Serve Immigrant Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims PowerPoint (+)
This webinar focuses on how to screen elder and vulnerable adult victims for crime victim based forms of immigration relief. It also covers the U and T visa certification practices at Adult Protective Services Agencies and how to enhance victim safety and participation in the APS and justices systems. NIWAP hosted this webinar with the […]
January 30, 2020: “Best Practices and Tools That Build the Capacity of Adult Protective Services to Serve Immigrant Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims” (Webinar)
This webinar focuses on how to screen elder and vulnerable adult victims for crime victim based forms of immigration relief. It also covers the U and T visa certification practices at Adult Protective Services Agencies and how to enhance victim safety and participation in the APS and justices systems. NIWAP hosted this webinar with the […]
[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] 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 […]
[pdf] 2019 ICJR Grantee Orientation Agenda (New Orleans, LA) (+)
This is the agenda for the 2019 Office of Violence Against Women, Improving Criminal Justice Responses Program Grantee Orientation (ICJR) in New Orleans, LA from November 18-20, 2019. NIWAP’s director, Leslye Orloff, presented “VAWA Visa Certification for Law Enforcement and Prosecution” on November 19.
[pdf] U Visa Certification By Judges: Legislative/Regulatory History and Judicial Ethics (+)
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 […]
November 21, 2019: Washington State “U Visa Certification By Judges: Legislative/Regulatory History and Judicial Ethics” (Webinar)
Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation 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 Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of […]
November 19, 2019: New Orleans, LA “Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims and the U Visa: Law Enforcement Best Practices Technical Assistance Overview
NIWAP presented this workshop at the Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Orientation hosted by the Battered Women’s Justice Project. Grantees were provided information on the wide range of topics and various ways NIWAP can support their work with immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. If you are a victim advocate, attorney, judge, or […]
November 6,2019: Washington, D.C. Yale Alumni Nonprofit Alliance Panel “25th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act”
NIWAP’s Director, Leslye Orloff, was part of this panel for the Yale Alumni Non-profit Alliance, where panelists and attendees discussed the Violence Against Women Act. Ms. Orloff was apart of a panel that included attorneys and directors from the U.S. Department of Justice, Futures without Violence, and other nonprofit executives. Training Materials Powerpoint Presentation If […]
[pdf] ICJR Orientation Power Point (+)
The Power Point presentation for NIWAP’s workshop at the Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Orientation.
[pdf] ICJR Program Grantee Orientation Material List (+)
ICJR Program Grantee Orientation Material List NIWAP Staff created a list of materials for the Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program Grantee Orientation taking place on November 18-20th 2019 in New Orleans, LA.
October 30, 2019: “Case Law on VAWA Confidentiality and Disclosure”
Training Materials PowerPoint VAWA Confidentiality Discovery Cases Hawke v. Department of Homeland Security Demaj v. Sakaj (2013) Cazorla & EEOC v. Koch (5th Circuit) State v. Marroquin-Aldana People v. Alvarez Alvarez
[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] Missouri Prosecutors (Kansas City and Columbia, MO) Agenda (+)
This agenda outlines the schedule used for two trainings in Kansas City and Columbia, Missouri on October 2 and October 3, 2019.
[pdf] Immigrant Crime Victims and Immigrant Children PowerPoint – American Judges Association (September 16, 2019) (+)
This presentation explains how accurate immigration law information results in just and fair outcomes in state courts. It instructs on how to recognize facts that indicate a party qualifies for crime victim related forms of legal immigration status, and it also covers the Violence Against Women Act confidentiality laws as well as U and T […]
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 […]
[pdf] Using Effective Crime Fighting Tools Handout (+)
This PowerPoint focuses on how investigations can be improved using language access tools, holding offenders more accountable by using the U-Visa certification process, enhancing victim safety and participation in the criminal justice system. The goal is to enhance officer, victim, and community safety using language access and certification programs.
[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 […]
[pdf] Building Multidisciplinary Collaborations Handout (+)
This PowerPoint identifies six keys to success including multidisciplinary collaborations, understanding VAWA protections, support victim application for relief, language access, and public benefits for survivors. This presentation also covers barriers for survivors and best practices for screening immigration-related abuse.
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 […]
[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 Laws Regarding Abuse, Abandonment, Neglect and Best Interest of the Child (+)
This document combines Maryland State Laws regarding Child Abuse, Abandonment, Neglect and Best Interest of the Child
[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.
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 […]
[pdf] KS City-Columbia MO October 2-3, 2019 Handout (+)
[pdf] Immigrant Crime Victims and Immigrant Children (+)
[pdf] KS City-Columbia MO October 2-3, 2019 PowerPoint (+)
This is the presentation from the “Multi-Disciplinary Best Practices: Immigrant Domestic & Sexual Violence Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visas” training for law enforcement, prosecutors, attorneys, and advocates in Missouri. NIWAP offered two identical trainings on two separate days and used this presentation for both trainings. The PowerPoint discusses how to identify […]
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 […]
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 […]
[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 […]
[pdf] Legal Rights of Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors PowerPoint (+)
This presentation explains 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. It also covers how facilitating early filing for immigration relief increases offender accountability and officer, community, and victim safety. Finally, the PowerPoint emphasizes multi-disciplinary teams […]
[pdf] No More Crimes of Power and Control Agenda (+)
NIWAP offered 5 different trainings at the “No More Crimes of Power and Control Conference” sponsored by the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. NIWAP’s trainings are included in this agenda as well as details of the conference and other events.
[pdf] NIWAP Accomplishments List Updated April 26, 2019 (+)
[pptx] Immigrant Victims and Immigrant Children (+)
Immigrant Victims and Immigrant Children
[pdf] 2019 Conference Brochure of the Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College and the American Judges Association (+)
August 7, 2019: Naples, FL “Immigration Issues in Family Court” Annual Education Program of the Florida Conference of Circuit Judges
This training will outline how accurate immigration law information results in just and fair outcomes in state courts. Participants will learn to recognize facts that indicate a party qualifies for crime victims related forms of legal immigration status. As well as make appropriate findings in state court cases that immigrant children filing for Special Immigrant […]
[pdf] VA Beach VA Prosecutors Presentation (August 3, 2019) (+)
This presentation focuses on enhancing victim and community safety and hold offenders accountable by utilizing immigration relief as a crime fighting tool. It also covers identifying victims and witnesses who qualify for crime victim-based forms of immigration relief and analyzing requests for assistance with immigration relief applications in the context of victim and offenders dynamics. […]
[pdf] Immigration Consequences for Defendants Presentation (August 3, 2019) (+)
This PowerPoint was created by Cora Tekach on immigration consequences for defendants. Her presentation covers removal and inadmissibility grounds for criminal cases as well as cases where a criminal history will affect immigration proceedings.
August 3, 2019: Virginia Beach, VA “Immigrant Victim and Witnesses: U-Visas, T-Visa, VAWA Self-Petitions — Ethics, Timing, Discovery, and Confidentiality”
“Immigrant Victim and Witnesses: U-Visas, T-Visa, VAWA Self-Petitions — Ethics, Timing, Discovery, and Confidentiality” August 3, 2019 This workshop was held as part of the Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorneys Annual Conference in Virginia Beach on August 3, 2019. If you are a victim advocate, attorney, judge, or other professional working with an immigrant victim and you […]
[pdf] Florida FCCJ Judicial Training Naples (August 7, 2019) (+)
This presentation informs judges about how accurate immigration law information results in just and fair outcomes in state courts and the role Congress envisioned for judges to be able to sign U and T visa certifications. It also helps judges recognize facts that indicate a party qualifies for crime victim related forms of legal immigration […]
July 30, 2019: Orlando, FL NCJFCJ 82nd Annual Conference “State Court Cases Involving Immigrant Crime Victims and Immigrant Children: Custody, Discovery and U Visa Certification By Judges”
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 […]
[pdf] U Visa Certification and Custody (July 30, 2019) (+)
This presentation explains the importance of access to legally correct information about U.S. immigration laws when issuing rulings in custody cases. It also covers signing U and T visa certifications and implementing procedures for signing U or T visa certifications in family, civil, and criminal cases that are consistent with federal law. The goal is […]
[pdf] 9. Economic Relief (+)
[pdf] 8. Civil Protection Orders and Immigrant Victims FL (+)
[pdf] 7. U & T Visa Certification (+)
[pdf] 6. VAWA Confidentiality Discovery and Courthouse Enforcement (+)
[pdf] 5. JNT Project Implementation FL (+)
[pdf] 4. SIJS FL (+)
[pdf] 3. Immigration Relief for Crime Victims (+)
[pdf] 2. Impact of Immigration on Family Law FL (+)
[pdf] 1. Judicial Training Network Overview FL (+)
[pdf] Florida State Team Training Agenda (+)
[pdf] 2019 Education Program Agenda for the FL Conference of Circuit Court Judges (+)
This agenda corresponds to the 2019 Annual Education Program of the Florida Conference of Circuit Judges titled “Immigration Issues in Family Court.” This training took place in Naples, FL on August 7, 2019.
[pdf] VAWA Confidentiality Rural Immigrant Victims Presentation 6-27-18 (+)
This webinar covers screening and helping eligible victims of domestic and sexual violence file for VAWA, T and U Visas, and SIJS immigration relief. The presentation emphasizes victim protection under VAWA confidentiality laws and understanding the role victim advocates can play helping victims file VAWA and T and U visa cases.
[pdf] BWJP Crime Visas Law Enforcement Tool Presentation 2-18-15 (+)
This webinar aims to enhances law enforcement’s ability to work with immigrant victims and teach law enforcement the benefits of U and T certification for victims, law enforcement, and community safety. The presentation also explains how to build collaborations with victim advocates in working with immigrant crime victims.
[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.
[pdf] Rural U Visa Webinar Presentation 2-26-18 (+)
This presentation reviews the benefits of the U and T visas for law enforcement which include: an increase in reporting, improvement in investigations, better participation in the justice system, and an increase in safety. The webinar also explains the challenges and barriers for immigrant victims in rural jurisdictions.
[pdf] When State Family Law and Federal Immigration Laws Intersect: Promoting Access to the Courts and Just Outcomes for Immigrants (September 15, 2017) (+)
This webinar explains the benefits of accurate immigration law information, how to best carry out the role Congress delegated to State Court Judges in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and U Visa cases. The presentation covers how to identify SIJS eligible minors before the court and issue SIJS predicate orders, and in the case of […]
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.
*All NIWAP Webinars
The National Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP) offers online learning through webinars, webcasting, and training modules. Along with our partner organizations, we facilitate trainings with experts to answer all your questions relating to immigrant crime victims. This page includes a list of all NIWAP’s past webinars. They are organized by topic, and each page includes supplemental […]
July 9, 2019: “What Courts Want to Know, What Role Can Courts Play Regarding Detained Immigrant Children and Parents” (Webinar)
This webinar was produced in partnership with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. How to Get a Detained Person to Court for Family Court Cases Involving Children Access to Family Courts and Legal Options for Detained Immigrant Parents and Children Securing Attendance at Court How to Get a Detained Person to Court […]
[pdf] St. Paul, MN Prosecutor Training Agenda (June 24, 2019) (+)
Agenda for the “Prosecution Best Practices: Immigrant Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims, Language Access, and the U and T Visa” training in St. Paul, MN.
[pdf] St. Paul, MN Law Enforcement Training Agenda (June 24, 2019) (+)
Agenda for the “Law Enforcement Best Practices: Immigrant Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims, Language Access, and the U and T Visa” training in St. Paul, MN.
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 20, 2019: “Part 3: Legal Protections When Child Victims Are Immigrants: The Judge’s Role” (Webinar)
“Legal Protections When Child Victims Are Immigrants: The Judge’s Role” June 20, 2019 Training Materials: Powerpoint Slides Download the training materials list here. NIWAP offers a full library of SJI supported materials for courts at https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/training-manual-for-courts-table-of-contents/ To receive updates, sign up for NIWAP’s outreach list. You can elect NIWAP’s general outreach list to receive notices […]
[pdf] Webinar Immigrant Child Victim (June 20, 2019) (+)
This Powerpoint corresponds to the webinar “When Child Victims are Immigrants: The Judge’s Role” on June 20, 2019. The presentation identifies forms of immigration relief available to provide protections to child abuse and neglect victims and their non-abuser parents. The workshop addresses judges and how to issue orders that are in the best interests of […]
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 […]