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, Dual SA and DV Program, DV Coalitions, DV Program, Judges, Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, SA Coalitions, SA Forensic Examiners, SA Program, Technical Assistance Providers, Transitional Housing, Victim-Witness Specialists
Contact: Jose Juan Lara Jr Senior Program Manager jjlara@api-gbv.org