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.
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Training Materials
Immigrant Family/Domestic Violence Victim’s Legal Rights Overview and Brochures
- Multilingual Materials for Victims and Advocates
- DHS interactive Infographic on Protections for Immigrant Victims
- DHS Brochure: Immigration Options for Victims of Crime
- Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States and Facts about Immigrating on a Marriage-Based Visa
- Pathways to Immigration Relief for Students
Remote Immigrant Victim Legal Representation Model
- Remote Representation Model New York State (June 19, 2020)
- Appendix A – Remote Representation Project Timeline – California Pilot
- Legal Services Access for All: Implementing the Violence Against Women Act of 2005
Public Benefits Interactive Maps and State Charts
- Public Benefits Map
- All State Public Benefits Charts
- A Guide to Public Benefits Map for Immigrant Survivors of Crime
- Public Benefits Flow Charts: VAWA Self-Petition and Cancellation, U-Visas, T-Visas and SIJS
CARES ACT and COVID-19 Related Resources Accessible to Immigrant Victims
- Resources to Support Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Immigrant Crime Victim Access to Relief during the COVID-19 Crisis under the CARES and FFCRA Acts (May 20, 2020)
- What Housing Assistance Is Available To Immigrant Survivors During Covid-19?
- Healthcare Available to Immigrant Crime Victims During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Resources to Support Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition: Frequently Asked Question: Eligibility for Assistance Based on Immigration Status (May 5, 2020)
- Safe Housing Partnerships: Federal Safe Housing Funding Resources – CARES Act (April 22, 2020)
- Safe Housing for Immigrant Survivors: Legal Resources
- Tenant Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors During COVID – 19 (National Housing Law Project)
Public Charge and Immigrant Victims
- Infographic Public Charge Test for Housing Benefits (October 12, 2020)
- The Impact of the 2020 Public Charge Rule on Transitional Housing (July 9, 2020)
- Public Charge Test for Benefits Flow Chart
- Post-VAWA 2013: Immigrant Crime Victims and Public Charge
Only Certain Law Enforcement and Benefits Workers Under Limited Circumstances Are Required Under Federal Law to Report Immigrants to DHS
Health Care
- Healthcare Access for Immigrants who are NOT Eligible to Access the Healthcare Exchanges
- Immigrants’ Access to Programs and Services Necessary to Protect Life and Safety and Post-Assault Health Care
- Pre-Natal Care for Immigrant Victims – All States
- Post Assault Healthcare and Crime Victim Compensation for Immigrant Victims and Children– All States
- Emergency Medicaid for Immigrant Victims – All States
- Coverage for Forensic Costs for Immigrant Victims – All States
Housing – Shelter and Transitional Housing
- Joint Agency Letter On Shelters and Transitional Housing (Web Page August 12, 2016)
- HUD-HHS-DOJ Letter Regarding Immigrant Access to Housing and Services
- HUD, SNAPS, The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 and HUD’s Homeless Assistance Programs (Aug. 16, 2016)
- NIWAP, Brochure for Transitional Housing
- NIWAP, Fact Sheet: Immigrant Access to Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing (Oct.23, 2016)