Courts
- DOJ Letter to State Chief Justices and State Court Administrators on Access for Limited English Proficient Persons to State Court Proceedings
- Judicial Bench Card for Court Interpretation
- DOJ: Frequently Asked Questions about the Protection of Limited English Proficient (LEP) Individuals under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VI Regulations
- DOJ: Federal Government’s Renewed Commitment to Language Access Obligations Under Executive Order 13166
- DOJ: Executive Order 13166 Limited English Proficiency Resource Document: Tips and Tools from the Field
- DOJ: Memorandum (7/2002) Re: Executive Order 13166 (Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency)
- DOJ: Memorandum for Heads of Federal Agencies (1/2002) Re: Executive Order 13166 (Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency)
- DOJ: Q&A on the Background of Limited English Proficiency and Executive Order 13166
- DOJ: Memorandum for head of Federal Agencies (10/2001) Re: Executive Order 13166 (Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency)
- Federal Register: Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency: Executive Order 13166 (August 11, 2000)
- Memorandum for Heads of Federal Agencies (10/2001) Re: Executive Order 13166 (Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency)
- HHS: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Federal Register – Policy Guidance on the Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination as it Affects Persons with Limited English Proficiency
- Laws Governing Law Enforcement Agency provision of Language Assistance to Limited English Proficient Persons
- Language Access Obligations Under Executive Order 13166
- NCSC: State-Specific Resources
Brochures
- “Are you Safe at Home?”
- Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Gujarti, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
- “Know Your Rights”
- Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish
- “Rights and Options”
- Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Russian, Spanish
- DOJ: Know Your Rights (Are You Limited English Proficient?) Infographic
- National Council for State Courts: Protection Orders and Limited English Proficient (LEP) Individuals
- DHS: “Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes”
- Chinese, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish
Interpretation and Translation
- National Institute on the Use and Integration of Interpreters
- APIIDV: Resource Guide for Advocates and Attorneys on Interpretation Services for Domestic Violence Victims
- King County Court: In the Interview…
- King County Court: Limited English proficiency: Resources
- King County Court: Important Tips to Remember When Using an Interpreter
- King County Court: Interpreter Fatigue
- King County Court: Interpretation Modes: Rules and Techniques
- King County Court: Lost in Translation: Points to Consider When Using Interpreters
- King County Court: Questions to Ask/Consider When Qualifying an Interpreter
- King County Court: Best Practice: Team Interpreting
- King County Court: Number of Interpreters Needed Question & Answer
- King County Court: Proper Role of a Court Interpreter
- National Association of Judiciary Interpreters & Translators: Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
- Working Effectively With Telephone Interpreters
- Working with Court Interpreters
Language Identification
- NAJIT: Language Identification Guide: I Speak…
- US Bureau of the Census: Language Identification Flashcard
Training Materials
- Are You Compliant with Title VI? Self-Assessment Tool
- Consecutive Interpretation Exercise
- Steps for Obtaining Interpreters
- U Visa LEP Training for LE and Prosecutors NSA 2016
- Translation Requirements for Vital Documents, Intake, and Notice of LEP Assistance for DOJ and HHS Grantees serving Immigrant Crime Victims
- Dos and Don’ts to Help Law Enforcement Identify Victims, Witnesses, and Other Persons Who Are Limited English Proficient and Need an Interpreter