U Visa & Language Access: Immigrant Victims & the Justice System

Publication Date: April 10, 2023

This resource, developed by the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP), provides tools and trainings for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and victim advocates serving immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children.  If you would like to receive case-specific technical assistance on immigration protections, please call NIWAP at (202) 274-4457 or email info@niwap.org.

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Topic(s):

Collaboration and Partnerships Investigations Policy/Protocol Development Serving Culturally Specific Communities

VAWA Crime(s):

Domestic Violence Sexual Assault

Role(s):

Call Centers/Dispatch Civilian Staff Fire/Emergency Medical Services First Line Supervisor Investigator/Detective Other Role Patrol Officer/Deputy Prosecutor Special Victims Unit

Jurisdiction(s):

Alaska Rural Suburban Territories Urban