Immigration / Resettlement Content Topic Results
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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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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
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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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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- 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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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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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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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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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.”
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February 2017
Immigrant Crime Victim Access to Federally Assisted Housing
Publisher(s):This webinar presentation and accompanying materials offer information on government funded programs providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, public and assisted housing to immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking and dating violence.
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February 2017
How to Advocate for Public and Assisted Housing for Your Battered Immigrant or Trafficking Survivor Client
Publisher(s):This fact sheet highlights the legal right of immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking, and run away, abused and abandoned children to access shelter and transitional housing. Included is a discussion of anti-discrimination laws and advocacy strategies that advocates and attorneys can use to successfully advocate to have immigrant victim clients accepted in shelters and transitional housing programs.
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February 2017
Evidence Checklists For Work With Immigrant Survivors
Publisher(s):These checklists are designed to assist attorneys and advocates prepare for a variety of legal cases on behalf of immigrant survivors.