Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 8:30AM - 11:45AM
The Crossroads of Immigration, Violence, and Survivorship: A Map for Advocates
Noncitizens who experience violence face an additional consideration on their journey from victim to survivor: immigration status. Presenters will share case examples highlighting the relationship between immigration status and vulnerability to abuse or exploitation, review the immigration benefits meant to protect victims, discuss the impacts of recent changes in immigration enforcement and benefits processing on crime victims, and provide practical advice for advocates regarding immigration issue spotting and appropriate referrals.