Effective Advocacy For Immigrant Survivors: Immigration Protections, Benefits Access, and Trauma Informed Services
By Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV)
Date and time
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 · 8:30am - 5pm EDT
Location
BECO Conference Center
4425 Forbes Blvd Suite D Lanham , MD 20706Refund Policy
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Description
This is a full day training featuring national experts for domestic violence service providers and advocates to provide effective services for immigrant survivors and their families.
National Presenters
Leslye E. Orloff,
Director, National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project
Adjunct Professor, American University, Washington College of Law
Rosie Hidalgo, J.D.
Director of Public Policy, Casa de Esperanza
Topics to be Covered:
- Dynamics of DV experienced by immigrant survivors
- Immigration Relief (VAWA, U-Visa)
- Safety Planning
- Trauma Informed Advocacy
- Access to Benefits
- Public Benefits Access
- Improving Language Access
- Protection Orders and Custody
Payment Options
You may pay using your credit card through Paypal here on Eventbrite and a service fee will be applied, or you can go to mnadv.org under Events to download a registration form and mail a check.