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- NRCDV Publications
September 2017
How can my agency do better at reaching out to Latin@ members of our community?
Publisher(s):In NRCDV's September 2017 TA Question of the month, NSVRC language access coordinator Maria Jirau-Torres shares insight on ways that domestic violence programs can better reach out to Latin@ communities.
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- General Material
July 2017
Immigration Relief for Immigrant Survivors of Abuse
Publisher(s): This document provides an overview of the resources available for immigrant survivors of violent crimes.
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July 2017
Advisory: Are Victim Services Programs Liable for Criminal "Harboring" When they Work with Immigrant Survivors of Crime?
Publisher(s):This document answers common questions about providing shelter and other program services to undocumented victims, describes the law and federal policy, and proposes best practices for programs.
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- General Material
July 2017
FAQs: Immigration Enforcement and Victim Services Programs
Publisher(s): These FAQs are intended to address confidentiality and due process protections afforded to victim advocacy organizations and victims themselves.
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- General Material
June 2017
Post-Assault Healthcare and Crime Victim Compensation for Immigrant Victims of Violence: Medical Coverage and Services for Immigrants
Publisher(s):This document provides a state-by-state break-down of benefits and protections available for immigrant survivors of violence. It also addresses eligibility requirements, coverage, requirements for receiving emergency contraception, the process to apply, and any other requirements necessary to receive benefits.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
June 2017
Immigration 101: A Webinar for Domestic Violence Victim Advocates
Publisher(s): This webinar provides domestic violence victim advocates with a basic overview of the immigration system, including information about recent updates and immigration protections for victims of abuse.
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- General Material
June 2017
Annual Trafficking in Persons Report
Publisher(s):The annual Trafficking in Persons report is a comprehensive resource of governmental anti-trafficking efforts. It represents an updated, global look at the nature and scope of trafficking in persons and the broad range of government actions to confront and eliminate it. The U.S. Government uses the TIP Report to engage foreign governments in dialogues to advance anti-trafficking reforms and to combat trafficking and to target resources on prevention, protection and prosecution programs.
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- General Material
May 2017
Key Findings: 2017 Advocate and Legal Service Survey Regarding Immigrant Survivors
Publisher(s):Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence (APIGBV), ASISTA, Casa de Esperanza, National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV), National Domestic Violence Hotline, National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), Tahirih Justice Center
Seven national organizations released the results of the 2017 Advocate and Legal Service Survey Regarding Immigrant Survivors.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
May 2017
How do you talk about sexual violence without offending community members or devaluing their culture?
Publisher(s): In NRCDV's May 2017 TA Question of the month, NSVRC language access coordinator Jirau-Torres shares advice and helpful resources for developing responsive, culturally-specific sexual violence prevention strategies.
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- General Material
April 2017
T Visas: What They Are and How They Can Help Your Clients
Publisher(s): This document contains an overview of T visas for victims of human trafficking.
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- General Material
March 2017
VAWA Confidentiality Protections for Immigrant Crime Victims
Publisher(s):VAWA confidentiality was designed to enhance protection for immigrant crime victims in several significant ways. This page provides information and resources related to VAWA confidentiality and courthouse protections for immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other U Visa criminal activities.
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- General Material
March 2017
Pro Bono Attorney Manual on Immigration Relief For Crime Victims: U Visas
Publisher(s):This manual is intended to provide information about and guidance on representing immigrant crime victims, including survivors of domestic violence, who qualify for the “U visa.”