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 […]
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December 4, 2014: Rehoboth, DE “State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children”
For Delaware commissioners, presented by Leslye E. Orloff (NIWAP), Comm. Loretta Young (Delaware), Scott Whelan (USCIS) and Eileen Matuszah (USCIS). Materials from the training: Slides: State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children – Rehoboth, DE (December 4, 2014) Agenda Language Access: Bench Card: Court Interpretation in Protection Order Hearings DHS: Immigration […]
December 1, 2014: “Expert Advice for Judges: How to Handle U Visa Certification and T Visa Endorsement Requests” (Webinar)
This webinar will provide attendees with: An overview of the law regarding U visa certification by judges Up-to-date legally correct information from DHS on U visa certification and U visa regulations and policies Discussion of why U visa certification from judges was included in the statute as a viable option for victims Best practices for […]
December 1, 2014: “Educational Equity Beyond Access: Institutional Support for DACAmented and Undocumented Students” (Webinar)
“Educational Equity Beyond Access: Institutional Support for DACAmented and Undocumented Students” Webinar: Educational Equity Beyond Access: Institutional Support fo DACAmented and Undocumented Students This webinar will address how DACA has evolved with regards to the newly instated renewal process, as well as the forms of immigration relief—including a path to lawful permanent residency—that DACAmented and […]
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: […]
November 5, 2014: Intersection of Immigration Law in State Court Proceedings (Webinar)
Intersection of Immigration Law in State Court Proceedings (Webinar) November 5, 2014 Webinar for Pennsylvania State Court judges, law clerks and court staff will be provided with up-to-date, legally accurate information and materials, including tools and bench cards, that will help courts promote the fair administration of justice in cases involving immigrant families, litigants, and crime victims. […]
[pdf] Understanding the Intersection of Immigration Law In State Court Proceedings (November 4, 2014) (+)
Slideshow for State Justice Institute funded webinar for Pennsylvania State Court Judges. This webinar was planned by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
October 3, 2014: “Shining the Light on Gender-Based Violence at Home and Abroad: Government Responses to Combatting Gender Based Violence in the United States” (Webinar)
This day-long symposium was hosted by the Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs(JLIA), the Center for Immigrants Rights, the Family Law Clinic and the Community Law Clinic and brought together top scholars, government officials, and practitioners to explore the role of domestic and international law in protecting victims of domestic violence. The program will offered CLE credit, and feature […]
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 […]
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 […]
March 19, 2014: “Trauma-Informed Care, Part 2: The Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Story Writing Intervention” (Webinar)
This webinar builds on a previous broadcast “Trauma-Informed Care: Promoting Healing While Strengthening Survivors’ Immigration Case”, which introduced the process of immigration story writing intervention – a unique technique that couples (1) a trauma-focused writing exercise, shown to reduce the psychological impact of trauma exposure, with (2) a record of the survivor’s experience of domestic […]
February 24, 2014: “Helping Survivors in Crisis: Hands On Training for Advocates and Attorneys on Trauma-Informed Work with Immigrant Women Who Are Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault” (Webinar)
Training Faculty: Mary Ann Dutton, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown University Medical Center Leslye E. Orloff, Director, National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP), American University, Washington College of Law Table of Contents: Scenario 1: Avoidant/Minimizing Coercive Control – 6:23 Scenario 2: Patterns of Trauma/Traumatized Client – 28:37 Scenario 3: Anxious Client – 52:25 Scenario 4: […]
February 20, 2014: “Obtaining U Visa Certification from Judges in Protection Order, Family, Criminal, and Other State Court Proceedings” (Webinar)
Webinar: U Visa Certification by State Court Judges. Recording of State Justice Institute and Office on Violence Against Women supported webinar on state court judges and U visa certification. February 20, 2014 This publication was developed under grant number SJI 12-E-169 from the State Justice Institute. The points of view expressed are those of the […]
January 31, 2014: “State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children Training” (Webinar)
State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children – 2014 Founders’ Events – Special Events & Continuing Legal Education – American University Washington College of Law State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children Friday, January 31, 201411:00 AM – 2:00 PMAmerican University Washington College of Law4801 Massachusetts Avenue, […]
[pdf] The Use of the U Visa to Improve Law Enforcement’s Work with Immigrant Victims (Nov 19-20, 2013) (+)
Slides for the BWJP 2013 ARREST grantee conference in Jacksonville, FL.
November 29-20, 2013: Jacksonville, FL “Responding to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Promising Practices and Collaborations for Police and Prosecutors”
Workshop presented at Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP) conference. Training Materials Powerpoint: The Use of the U Visa to Improve Law Enforcement’s Work with Immigrant Victims (Nov 19-20, 2013) Training Manual for Law Enforcement and ProsecutorsTraining manual for law enforcement and prosecutors on U visa certification and language access. Includes the U Visa Certification Toolkit. […]
November 15, 2013: “Researcher/Practitioner Collaboration: Strategies for Successful Implementation” (Webinar)
The social science faculty review the results of The Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships Study (RPPS) and discuss the 6 products generated by that initiative. The attorney and advocate faculty offer reflections on the RPPS report and share lessons learned from their own robust collaborations with researchers. View the entire webinar page on the Battered Women’s Justice Project’s […]
October 30, 2013: “Trauma-Informed Care: Promoting Healing While Strengthening Survivors’ Immigration Cases” (Webinar)
View a recording of this webinar: The training materials available online include: Slides: Trauma Informed Care: Promoting Healing While Strengthening Survivors’ Immigration Case Trauma-Informed Structured Interview Questionnaire Advocate’s & Attorney’s Tool for Developing a Survivor’s Story: Trauma-Informed Approach Immigration Screening Checklist Immigration Remedies Comparison Chart Chapter 17: Health Care Access for Immigrant Victims Chapter 17.3: Post-Assault […]
September 26, 2013: “Roll Call Videos for Law Enforcement on U Visa Certification and T Visa Endorsement”
Length: 9.5 minutes and 10.5 minutes. These roll call videos for law enforcement were developed under a collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project, American University, Washington College of Law. The videos describe local law enforcement’s role in collaborating with DHS […]
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 […]
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] Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 26-27, 2013 training in Providence, Rhode Island from session 6B.
[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] 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] 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.
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 […]
[pdf] Immigration Relief For Sexual Assault Survivors (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 26-27, 2013 training in Providence, Rhode Island from session 2B.
June 14, 2013: DHS Blue Campaign Trafficking PSA “Crash”
This 60-second public service advertisement (PSA) was created by the DHS Blue Campaign to spread awareness of the many forms that human trafficking takes.
April 19, 2013: “Yes We Can!: Public Benefits for Immigrant Survivors” (Webinar)
Webinar on public benefits available to immigrant victim survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Materials Yes We Can! Public Benefits for Immigrant Survivors Government Documents Final Specification of Community Programs Necessary for Protection of Life or Safety Under Welfare Reform Legislation HUD Funds Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Violence Against Women Act 2006 Amendments […]
[pdf] Yes We Can! Public Benefits for Immigrant Survivors (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the April 19, 2013 public benefits webinar sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women.
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 […]
February 11, 2013: SPSSI Congressional Briefing
Briefing for congressional staffers on issues related to the Violence Against Women Act. Recording of the February 11, 2013 briefing—length approximately 1 hour:
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 […]
November 5, 2012: “Improving Outcomes for Immigrant Survivors Involved in Custody Disputes by Beginning the Process of Applying for VAWA and U-Visa” (Webinar)
Webinar entitled “Improving Outcomes for Immigrant Survivors Involved in Custody Disputes.” PowerPoint Presentation Improving Outcomes for Immigrant Survivors Involved in Custody Disputes by Beginning the Process of Applying for VAWA and the U Visa Materials Immigration Protection Screening Checklist Immigration Status in Custody Cases Reference Nebraska Advance Sheets The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
[pdf] Violence Against Women Act: Current Protections and Future Possibilities for Immigrant Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (+)
Powerpoint presentation from October 13, 2010 training in Los Angeles, California.
[pdf] Freedom from Fear: Helping Undocumented Victim of Domestic Violence (+)
Powerpoint presentation from October 11, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
October 1-4, 2012: “Building Legal Protections for Immigrant Survivors: Past, Present and Future” (Webinar)
“Building Legal Protections for Immigrant Survivors: Past, Present and Future,” presented at a community lecture at Northeastern University School of Law. Presented by Leslye Orloff on October 1 through 4, 2012. PowerPoint Presentation Building Legal Protections for Immigrant Survivors: Past, Present, and Future Materials State-by-State Immigrant Demographics Percent Increase of Immigrant Population between 2001 and […]
September 20-21, 2012: New Orleans, LA “National Center for Victims of Crime 2012 National Conference”
Training Materials Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims Prosecutorial Discretion: Government Memorandum and Fact Sheets Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Individuals Who Came to the United States as Children Immigration Update: Maximizing Public Safety and Better Focusing Resources Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent with the Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities of […]
September 9-12, 2012: San Diego, CA “Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT): 17th Annual Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma”
PowerPoint Presentations Issues, Rights, and Danger Assessment for Immigrant Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Domestic Violence In the Latino Community: Help Available For Victims Mandated Reporting for Adult Abuse Victims of Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Public Benefits Access to Programs and Services that Can Help Battered Immigrants Public Benefits Access for Battered Immigrant Women […]
September 7, 2012: State College, PA “The Policy and Politics of Serving Immigrant Victims: The Role of the Department of Homeland Security, Prosecutorial Discretion, Deferred Action, and VAWA Reauthorization”
Conference hosted by Penn State Law Center for Immigrants’ Rights and Centre County Women’s Resource Center’s Civil Legal Representation Project. PowerPoint Presentation for Panel The Law, Policy, and Politics of Protecting Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Prosecutorial Discretion and Enforcement: Government Memorandum and Fact Sheets Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Individuals Who Came to […]
September 6, 2012: “Safety Planning for Immigrant Survivors Using DHS’s New Victim Protection Policies” (Webinar)
Materials for the presentation “Safety Planning for Immigrant Survivors Using DHS’s New Victim Protection Policies.” PowerPoint Presentation Safety Planning for Immigrant Survivors Using DHS’s New Victims Protection Policies Materials Comparing Forms of Immigration Relief for Immigrant Victims of Crime VAWA Red Flags Immigrant Victim’s Rights and Protections Immigration Protection Screening Checklist Identifying a Trafficked/Enslaved Person […]
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 […]
July 11, 2012: St. Paul, MN “National Call to Action: Institute and Conference” for the Women of Color Network”
Presentation on culturally-specific services for immigrant survivors of domestic violence by Rocio Molina. PowerPoint Presentation Safety Planning for Survivors in Light of Immigration Enforcement and DHS’ New Policies VAWA Confidentiality Shelter Victim Confidentiality Issues Under Recent State Immigration Legislation State Confidentiality Statutes VAWA Confidentiality Fact Sheet Screening Tool VAWA Red Flags Identifying a Trafficked/Enslaved Person […]
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 […]
June 22, 2012: Richmond, VA “Protection Order Conference”
Held by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance. Plenary presentation on Issues That Arise for Women of Color and Immigrant Women in Family Court. Workshop presentation on Access to Immigration Relief and Protection from Deportation for Immigrant Survivors in an Age of Enhanced Immigration Enforcement. PowerPoint Presentations Crucial Role of Advocates Countering Bias: […]
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] Fighting Trafficking in Persons and Violence Against Women (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the July 18, 2011 training in Washington, D.C. entitled Fighting Trafficking in Persons and Violence Against Women. Sponsored by Agency for Education Development.
July 18, 2011: Washington, DC “Fighting Trafficking in Persons and Violence Against Women”
Training on advocacy in the United States that led to passage of the Violence Against Women Act and its protections for immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Building effective collaborations between advocates and government agency personnel. Presented at International Visitor Leadership Program sponsored by the Agency for Educational Development (AED) in […]
July 18, 2011: “Law Enforcement Use of the U Visa” (Podcast)
Follow-up podcast to the U-Visa Certification Webinar for Law Enforcement. In this podcast, Rodolfo Estrada, senior program associate of Vera’s Center on Immigration and Justice, discusses law enforcement use of the U-visa. The U-visa provides temporary legal status to immigrant crime victims who cooperate with law enforcement. Joining Rodolfo are Edna Yang, legal counsel at […]
July 17, 2011: Alexandria, VA “Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims”
Training for law enforcement on U-visa certification for the D.C. metropolitan area. Attended by law enforcement officials from Virginia, D.C. and Maryland, Alexandria, VA. PowerPoint Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims
[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] Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 17, 2011 training in Alexandria, Virginia.
[pdf] The Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Family Violence: What You Need to Know Today to Help Victims and Their Children (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 9 through June 10, 2011 training sponsored by RAKSHA.
[pdf] Training for Immigration Lawyers: The Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Family Violence (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 9 through June 10, 2011 training sponsored by RAKSHA.
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 […]
[pdf] Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victim (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the June 3, 2011 training in Spokane, Washington. Presentation by Legal Momentum and the Vera Institute of Justice to the National Immigrant Victims’ Access to Justice for Partnership
June 3, 2011: Spokane, Washington “Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims”
Presentation by Legal Momentum and the Vera Institute of Justice to the National Immigrant Victims’ Access to Justice for Partnership. Presented on June 3, 2011. PowerPoint Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims
April 8, 2011: Washington, DC “Keeping the Dream Alive: Immigration Reform, Women and the DREAM Act”
Presentation at Women, Money, Power Summit sponsored by the Feminist Majority and the YWCA, Washington, D.C. Presented by Leslye Orloff on April 8, 2011. PowerPoint Keeping the Dream Alive: Immigration Reform, Women and the DREAM Act
[pdf] Effect of Anti-Immigrant Legislation and Times on Immigrant Women and Immigrant Victims of Violence Against Women (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the March 28, 2011 conference in Washington, D.C. entitled New Racism: The State of Hate in the United States Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the American University Law School.
March 28, 2011: Washington, DC “Effect of Anti-Immigrant Legislation and Times on Immigrant Women and Immigrant Victims of Violence Against Women”
Presented at the American University Law School Conference entitled New Racism: The State of Hate in the United States Washington, D.C. Presented by Leslye Orloff on March 28, 2011. PowerPoint Effect of Anti-Immigrant Legislation and Times on Immigrant Women and Immigrant Victims of Violence Against Women
March 26, 2011: Crystal City, VA “Health Care Reform: What Women Got, What Women Want and What Women Need”
A panel presentation at Ecumenical Advocacy Day sponsored by Faithful Reform in Health Care. Presented by Leslye Orloff on March 26, 2011. Covering access to health care following immigration reform for immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and human trafficking and immigrant women and children generally. PowerPoint Health Care Reform: What Women […]
[pdf] Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the March 18, 2011 training in San Antonio, Texas.
March 15, 2011: San Antonio, TX “Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims”
Presented by the Vera Institute of Justice and Legal Momentum with a grant of the Bureau of Justice Assistance. PowerPoint Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims
[pdf] Immigration Law Protections for Immigrant Victims of Violence Against Women Act: The Intersection with Family Courts and Child Custody (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the March 11, 2011 training in Laguna Beach, CA sponsored by National Women Judges Association.
March 11, 2011: Laguna Beach, CA “Immigration Law Protections for Immigrant Victims of Violence Against Women Act: The Intersection with Family Courts and Child Custody”
Presented at a national training sponsored by the National Women Judges Association. Presented by Leslye Orloff. PowerPoint Immigration Law Protections for Immigrant Victims of Violence Against Women Act: The Intersection with Family Courts and Child Custody
[pdf] Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims: U-Visa Certification Training (+)
A powerpoint presentation from the February 27, 2011 training in Media, PA.
February 27, 2011: Media, PA “Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims: U-Visa Certification Training”
Presented at the Delaware County Women Against Rape. Presented by Michael LaRiviere and Leslye Orloff. Training on tools to improve work with immigrant crime victims for the Delaware County Women Against Rape. PowerPoint Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims: U-Visa Certification Training Materials U Visa Toolkit for Law Enforcement Agencies and Prosecutors I-918 […]
February 10, 2011: “An Introduction to Law Enforcement Use of the U-Visa” (Webinar)
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, a national policy organization specializing in crime victim assistance and legal […]
[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.
December 7, 2010: Washington, DC “Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Family Violence: What You Need to Know Today to Help Victims and Their Children: Arrest Grantee Orientation”
Presented at the Battered Women’s Justice Project. Presented by Leslye Orloff. Presentation for police, prosecution and victim advocate grantees at new grantee orientation planned by the Battered Women’s Justice Project. PowerPoint Legal Rights of immigrant Victims of Family Violence: What You Need to Know Today to Help Victims and Their Children
[pdf] Immigrant Victims Legal Rights in Family Court Cases (+)
Training powerpoint for December 1, 2010 Sioux Fall, South Dakota
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 […]
[pdf] Public Benefits and Issues of Language Access (+)
A powerpoint presentation from October 29, 2010 training in Indianapolis, Indiana entitled Culture and Compassion Conference.
[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 […]
October 14, 2010: Long Beach, CA “Policies and Practices that Enhance the Legal Rights of Immigrant Domestic Violence Victims”
Presented at End Abuse training by Leslye Orloff. Topics covered: Dynamics of Domestic Violence for Immigrant Victims, Access to services, public benefits, family law, immigration remedies, divorce and custody. PowerPoint Policies & Practices that Enhance the Legal Rights of Immigrant Domestic Violence Victims
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 […]
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.
July 12, 2010: Barriers to Success in U Visas For Immigrant Victims Portsmouth, New Hampshire
“Barriers and Successes in U-Visa for Immigrant Victims,” presented at the International Family Violence and Child Victimization Conference. Presented by Giselle Hass and Karen Monahan on July 12, 2010. Presentation on successful strategies and emerging issues for advocates and attorneys working with immigrant victims in U-visa cases, based on a review of grant reports filed by […]
September 19, 2004: San Diego, CA “Children of Battered Immigrant Women: An Assessment of the Cumulative Effects of Violence, Access to Services and Immigrant Status”
“Children of Battered Immigrant Women: An Assessment of the Cumulative Effects of Violence, Access to Services and Immigrant Status” was presented at the International Family Violence Conference in San Diego, CA. Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training