Language & Literacy Content Topic Results
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January 2015
Pronouns & Trans People: Victim Service Providers' Fact Sheet
Publisher(s):This fact sheet explains how to respectfully ask someone about their pronouns, and explores some of the gender-neutral alternatives some people use.
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January 2015
Increasing Language Access in the Courts Toolkit
Publisher(s):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):Tips on ensuring accurate interpretation and confidentiality while avoiding conflicts of interest.
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January 2015
Developing a Language Access Plan for Your Agency
Publisher(s):This tip sheet clearly lists the steps that domestic violence programs can take to develop a language access plan for Limited English Proficiency individuals.
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- NRCDV Publications
January 2014
How can I improve my program’s outreach efforts and services to Latin@ survivors and their families?
Publisher(s): Because of the increasing growth of the Latin@ population in the US, more and more domestic violence programs are becoming aware of the importance of improving their outreach efforts. NRCDV's January 2014 TA Question of the Month provides helpful guidance on improving outreach efforts.
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January 2014
Ensuring Meaningful Access for Survivors with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Publisher(s):According to the U.S. Census, over 25 million people over the age of five living in the United States speak a language other than English, and do not speak English very well. In order to carry out enhanced safety planning, ensure meaningful access to services, and provide critical information to assist survivors in making informed choices, it is imperative to ensure meaningful access to services for ALL survivors.
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January 2014
Language Access: Considerations & Recommendations for Advocates Supporting Survivors of Violence
Publisher(s):This TA brief provides considerations and recommendations for program implementation and developments within anti-violence and legal services agencies. It aims to enable LEP survivors to better navigate the significant challenges faced, strengthen advocacy, and further equal access to justice.
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May 2013
Audism: A Theory and Practice of Audiocentric Privilege
Publisher(s):This brief document reviews the history of the term audism and provides examples of audist practices and their intersections.
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April 2013
National Survey of Service Providers on Police Response to Immigrant Crime Victims, U Visa Certification and Language Access
Publisher(s):This report explores police responses to immigrant victims of crime from the perspectives of various service providers, including legal services, pro bono attorneys, social service organizations, domestic violence/sexual assault programs, law enforcement and prosecutors offices.
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January 2013
Meaningful Access for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency (Acceso Significativo para Personas con Dominio Limitado del Ingles)
Publisher(s):This issue of Synergy is dedicated to immigration and child protection and custody issues in the context of domestic violence. This article describes the obstacles that victims with limited English proficiency face in our judicial system and how to improve the situation for them and their families.
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January 2013
A girl's right to learn without fear: Working to end gender-based violence at school
Publisher(s):This plan calls on governments to prioritize actions tied to 8 key principles to ensure that all children can learn free from violence, and that girls benefit from their equal right to education.
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January 2013
Realidades Latinas: A National Survey on the Impact of Immigration and Language Access on Latina Survivors
Publisher(s):This report provides an analysis of the results of a survey administered over a period of six weeks to over 1,300 Hotline callers who identified as Latin@ survivors of domestic violence. The questions were geared towards survivors’ experiences accessing services and demonstrated the challenges faced by survivors due to language access issues.