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.

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.

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Training Materials
Immigrant Family/Domestic Violence Victim’s Legal Rights Overview and Brochures
Remote Immigrant Victim Legal Representation Model
Public Benefits Interactive Maps and State Charts
CARES ACT and COVID-19 Related Resources Accessible to Immigrant Victims
Public Charge and Immigrant Victims
Only Certain Law Enforcement and Benefits Workers Under Limited Circumstances Are Required Under Federal Law to Report Immigrants to DHS
Health Care
Housing – Shelter and Transitional Housing
Housing – Public and Assisted