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January 2012
Introduction to U visa consular processes
Publisher(s):This powerpoint presents information about processing U visa overseas, challenges involved in the process, and strategies to address the challenges.
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January 2012
Entendiendo El Nuevo Recurso Migratorio “Acción Diferida” Y Su Posible Utilidad Para L@S Inmigrantes Sobrevivientes De Violencia
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January 2012
Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission Report and Recommendations
Publisher(s):The complex issues surrounding the delivery of justice and law enforcement in rural Alaska are profound and acute. In this report, the Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission (“Commission”) offers recommendations that have emerged from the fact finding and deliberative processes in which the Commission has engaged.
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January 2012
Court Guide to Effective Collaboration on Elder Abuse
Publisher(s):National Center for State Courts (NCSC), Center for Elders and the Courts (CEC), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
This guide provides an overview of court participation in multidisciplinary collaboration to more effectively address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It suggests ways that multidisciplinary partnerships can assist courts in effectively respond to individual cases and in improving systemic community responses to elder abuse.
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December 2011
Subpoena Response Toolkit: A Guide for Mental Health Services Providers on How to Respond to Subpoenas and Other Demands for Client Information or Records
Publisher(s):This toolkit provides guidance to mental health practitioners and agencies on how to respond to subpoenas and other demands to produce client mental health records in ways that will maximize client safety and autonomy.
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December 2011
Language Access and Domestic Violence: Communicating with Limited English Proficient Individuals
Publisher(s):This document provides recommendations for service providers for working with domestic violence survivors with limited English proficiency. Ethical and legal considerations are discussed, as well as tips for working with interpreters.
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December 2011
Representing Domestic Violence Survivors Who are Experiencing Trauma and Other Mental Health Challenges: A Handbook for Attorneys
Publisher(s): This handbook was created to provide guidance to attorneys so that they can help survivors achieve their civil legal objectives when trauma or other mental health challenges are a potential factor in a case.
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August 2011
New Numbers For Domestic Violence Victims
Publisher(s):This resource describes the option of obtaining a new social security number for victims of domestic violence or harassment, explains the application process, and outlines key considerations.
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July 2011
House Refuses to Vote on Abortion Coverage for Military Rape Victims
Publisher(s):This article discusses actions by the House Committee on Rules to block a vote and debate on changing legislation that prevents service women who experience pregnancy as a result of rape to receive a federally funded abortion. This option is available to civilian women who experience rape, abuse, or incest.
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July 2011
Immigration Relief for Vulnerable Populations: Human Trafficking, Crime Victims, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
Publisher(s):This PowerPoint presentation offers an overview of the U-Visa, T-Visa, and VAWA self-petitioning process for survivors of violence who don't have legal immigration status.
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April 2011
Ex-city woman joins suit vs. military, says she was raped
Publisher(s):This news report discusses one servicewoman's experience of sexual assault while serving overseas and her decision to join a class action lawsuit against the government for failing to protect women and men who experience sexual assault in the military.
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April 2011
Lawmakers propose new protections for military sexual assault victims
Publisher(s):This article discusses the proposed legislation sponsored by Representatives Mike Turner, R-Ohio, and Niki Tsongas, D-Massachusetts. This legislation would provide for the rights and privileges of military personnel impacted by sexual violence while serving, including rights to confidentiality, services, and legal access.