Working with Interpreters in Rural and Underserved Geographic Areas

Date & Time

March 18, 2026 (Virtual)
Start time: 11:00AM PT / 12:00PM MT / 1:00PM CT / 2:00PM ET
End time: 12:30PM PT / 1:30PM MT / 2:30PM CT / 3:30PM ET

Organization

Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence

Location

Virtual

OVW Approved?

Yes

Description

This office hour will focus on practical strategies for programs that have limited access to interpreters. Topics will include safe and effective use of remote or hybrid interpretation and ways to build regional interpreter pools and cross-program partnerships to share resources and strengthen access.

As a reminder, this is a space to share your questions and promising practices.

Topic Areas

Abuse in Later Life, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Rural, Sexual Assault, Stalking

Target Audiences

Court Staff, Judges, Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Sexual assault nurse examiners/sexual assault forensic examiners, TA organization staff, Transitional Housing, Victim assistants (governmental, includes victim-witness specialists/coordinators)

Contact

Jose Juan Lara Jr Senior Program Manager jjlara@api-gbv.org