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March 2015

Immigrant Latin@s and Abortion: The Fight for Access to Comprehensive Coverage and Care

Publisher(s):
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH)
This fact sheet explains how immigrant Latin@s are hurt by restrictions on abortion, and provides recommendations related to ending policies barring immigrants from participating in public and affordable health coverage programs on the sole basis of their immigration status.
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March 2015

Resource List: Working More Effectively with Law Enforcement to Obtain U visa Certifications

Publisher(s):
ASISTA
This resource list from ASISTA includes national resources, including webpages dedicated to U visa certification issues and ways to work more effectively with law enforcement.
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  • Training Tools
February 2015

Learning From Latin@ Youth About Teen Dating Violence

Publisher(s):
National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities
This webinar presentation brings together the voices of practitioners and researchers sharing their experiences from working or studying teen dating violence among Latin@ youth.
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January 2015

The "Kingston Mills Murder" and the Construction of "Honor Killings"

Author(s):
Corinne L. Mason
This article addresses the ways in which some acts of violence against women are often characterized as "honor killings," and asserts that this a form of labeling other "Others" as being backward and inherently more violent than western cultures. The author stresses the importance of rejecting this narrative.
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January 2015

How to Address Problems with Interpretation

Publisher(s):
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence (APIGBV)
This brief guide provides advocates with advice on how to work effectively with interpreters in the context of domestic violence. It addresses problems that may arise when using an interpreter, and tips on what should be done.
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January 2015

Increasing Language Access in the Courts Toolkit

Publisher(s):
Casa de Esperanza, National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities
This toolkit examines advocates’ observations about the court experiences of survivors with limited English proficiency, and offers guidance and resources to build systems change efforts for language accessibility.
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  • Training Tools
January 2015

Considerations when Using Interpreters for Victims with Limited English Proficiency

Publisher(s):
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence (APIGBV)
Tips on ensuring accurate interpretation and confidentiality while avoiding conflicts of interest.
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January 2015

Latinas’ Perceptions of Law Enforcement: Fear of Deportation, Crime Reporting, and Trust in the System

Author(s):
Jill Theresa Messing, David Becerra, Allison Ward-Lasher, David K. Androff
This study examines the impact of fear of deportation and trust in the procedural fairness of the justice system on willingness to report violent crime victimization among Latinas in the United States.
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  • Training Tools
January 2015

Making Domestic Violence Services Accessible to Individuals with Limited English Proficiency: A Planning Tool for Advocacy Organizations

Publisher(s):
Casa de Esperanza, National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities
This toolkit bridges the gap between the laws, rules, and standards of services; and the effort necessary - community assessments, program policy, staff training, etc. - to develop and implement language access services for survivors with limited English proficiency (LEP).
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January 2015

Immigrant Families

Publisher(s):
National EITC Outreach Campaign, Center On Budget And Policy Priorities (CBPP)
This webpage includes strategies to assist immigrant workers with claiming their tax credits.
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January 2015

Facts about Teen Dating Violence

Publisher(s):
Casa de Esperanza
This fact sheet includes statistics and other useful information to assist the reader in understanding this issue as it relates to Latin@ youth.
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January 2015

Violence in the Home

Publisher(s):
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
This brochure provides information on the options and help available for immigrant and refugee women who experience domestic violence.
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