Effective Advocacy For Immigrant Survivors: Immigration Protections, Benefits Access, and Trauma Informed Services

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.