ASK an EXPERT! Protections for Immigrant Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors in Family Courts Resources, Questions, and Answers
- Date & Time
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December 18, 2025 (Virtual)
Start time: 1:00PM PT / 2:00PM MT / 3:00PM CT / 4:00PM ET
End time: 2:00PM PT / 3:00PM MT / 4:00PM CT / 5:00PM ET
- Location
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Virtual
- Description
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| During this “Ask an Expert” session, participants will be shown access to customized training and technical assistance resources from NIWAP. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions related to assisting immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence in seeking family court protections including, civil prtection orders, custody issues, economic relief, and benefits. This session will also provide tips on how to employ creative advocacy and a variety of resources to address survivor concerns. |
- Topic Areas
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Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault
- Target Audiences
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Corrections personnel (probation, parole, and correctional facilities staff), Court Staff, Educators (teachers, administrators, etc.), Faith-based organization staff, Health professionals (doctors, nurses, does not include SANEs or SAFEs), Immigrant organization staff (non-governmental), Judges, Law Enforcement, Mental Health Professionals, Prosecutors, Social service organization staff (non-governmental), Supervised Visitation, TA organization staff, Victim assistants (governmental, includes victim-witness specialists/ coordinators)
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