Language Access Hub, Working with Interpreters
The use of children as interpreters during law enforcement interactions is especially problematic, particularly when the life, safety or well-being of a loved one may be at risk, is an enormous responsibility that can generate feelings of anxiety and stress. The use...
Ensuring Access to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Language Access Hub
The National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP, pronounced new-app) was formed to educate, train, offer technical assistance and public policy advocacy, and conduct research that will assist a wide range of professionals working at the Federal, State, and...
Language Access Hub, Language Access Plan
The Language Access Resource Center (LARC) provides information and resources about the rights of Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals. It describe the federal and New York State laws prohibiting discrimination against LEP individuals and the obligations of...
Language Access Hub, Language Access Plan
Creative and dedicated sexual and domestic violence programs and advocates have always found ways to improve our work toward safety, healing, and justice for those harmed by violence, and to end and prevent violence at home and in our communities. If we invest in a...
Language Access Hub, Working with Interpreters
Legal Services of New Jersey is a non-profit organization that oversees the coordination of six regional Legal Services programs. Their mission is to provide representation and advice to low-income New Jersey residents in civil legal cases. In this video, you will...
Ensuring Access to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Language Access Hub
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) seeks to achieve equal justice for people living in poverty across Greater Los Angeles. We change lives through direct representation, systems change, and community education. This LAFLA YouTube channel has developed a...
Language Access Hub, Language Access Plan
The Webinar Series presents the entire Translating Justice Curriculum in webinar format. The Translating Justice Initiative was created to develop a comprehensive language access curriculum addressing the training needs of crime victim service providers around...
Featured, Innovative Strategies, News and Events, Trauma Care Practices, Trauma-Informed Care
Presented in collaboration with four AAPI community organizations and shelters, this webinar series explores the impacts of trauma on AAPI survivors and communities. Presenters share insight about working with survivors in shelter and through immigration and legal...
Language Access Hub, Trauma Care Practices
Studies have shown that nearly all language interpreters experience some symptoms of vicarious trauma, burn out, compassion fatigue, or increased stress as a result of their repeated exposure to trauma information and story. The Trauma & Mental Health Report had...
Glossaries, Language Access Hub
Domestic Violence Glossary from the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Website Related Resources “It Shouldn’t Rest on Me:” Providing Meaningful Language Access and Avoiding the Use of Children as Interpreters –...
