Suggestions for working with interpreters to serve victims with limited English proficiency
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From Language Access to Language Justice: Centering Survivors’ Voices in the Anti-Violence Movement, 2019
A Language Justice approach allows agencies to engage diverse organizations, local communities, stakeholders, and victims/survivors in anti-violence initiatives, placing everyone on equal footing through interpretation, translation, and other strategies for equal communication
Survivors with Limited English Proficiency: Barriers to Access
Limited English proficiency not only affects survivors’ ability to get help, but also employment, housing, benefits, health and mental health care, and to advocate for social and educational services for their children – factors compounding the vulnerability of, and the discrimination survivors face; more so for those contemplating leaving.
Resource Guide for Advocates & Attorneys on Interpretation Services for Domestic Violence Victims, 2016
Information, tips, tools, and resources for ensuring language access in service agencies.
Language Access Policy Template, 2016
Use this template to create a language access plan for your agency.
Developing a Language Access Plan for Your Agency, 2015
Guidelines on developing a language access plan that complies with federal standards.
Interpretation Services, 2015
Tips and resources on finding and screening interpreters.
Serving Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind and Do Not Use American Sign Language, 2015
Tips and resources on ensuring access for victims who have additional language access needs.
How to Address Problems with Interpretation, 2015
Problems that may arise when using an interpreter, and tips on what should be done.
API-GBV, Interpretation Technical Assistance & Resource Center
Updated 2015
OTHER LANGUAGE ACCESS TIPSHEETS:
- Considerations When Using Interpreters for Victims with Limited English Proficiency
- Developing a Language Access Plan for Your Agency
- How to Address Problems with Interpretation
- Interpretation Services
- Serving Individuals Who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind and Do Not Use American Sign Language