National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women
(Formerly the National Network on Behalf of Battered Immigrant Women) Co-Chaired by the following organizations
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NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund Immigrant Women Program 1522 K Street, N.W. Suite 550 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 326-0040 iwp@nowldef.org |
Family Violence Prevention Fund 383 Rhode Island St., Suite 304 San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 252-8900 leni@endabuse.org |
National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild 14 Beacon St., Suite. 602 Boston, MA 02108 (617) 227-9727 gail@nationalimmigrationproject.org |
REGISTER NOW & MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
November 4-5, 2003
Training for OVW Grantees
The Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Trafficking
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs, Office of Violence Against Women
**Day One (OVW Grantees Track): Providing culturally competent services and advocacy on behalf of immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking. Legal rights of immigrant victims including an overview of Immigration, Family, Criminal and Public Benefits Law issues that arise in cases of immigrant victims who access assistance from the justice or social service systems. Cultural competency will be addressed as part of all workshops.
**Day Two (1/2 day) (OVW grantees may choose from among several OVW approved workshops. Sessions will be attended by OVW grantees and other persons attending the National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women Conference): Workshops will include: Trafficking and Sexual Assault, Community Based Advocacy, Basic Family Law, Hague Convention/Custody, Basic and Advanced Immigration, Public Benefits, Criminal Justice.
The OVW Training is targeted for persons working on sexual assault and domestic violence who are:
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Legal Assistance for Victims Grantees Rural Grantees STOP Grantees (domestic violence and sexual assault) |
Arrest Grantees, Campus grantees OVW grant administrators Any other OVW Grantees
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November 5, 6, and 7, 2003
(With Two Optional Full Day Immigration workshops one basic and one advanced November 4th)
9th Annual Meeting of the
Network Members, OVW Grantees and all others are also encouraged to ATTEND!
The Annual Meeting includes plenary and workshop sessions on issues that affect immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking:
* Trafficking 101 * Family Law, including Hague and Custody Issues
* Immigration * Criminal Law
* Public Benefits * Working with Victims in Criminal Case
* Community Organizing * Special Advanced Session on Representation in Proceeding
* Cultural Competency * Including workshops in Spanish and potentially other languages
PAYMENTS:
Hotel Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park
445 S. Alvernon Way
Tuscon, AZ 85711-4198
Call: Tara Lundgren, Ph: (520)323-5270, Fax: (520) 323-5223
E-mail: tlundgren@dtreidpark.com
Hotel Room Rate: $58.00 + Tax (single/double room with 2 double beds)
Reservations MUST be made by Saturday, October 4th to receive the $58 rate. Reservations after that date will only be made on a space available basis and may not be available at the $58 rate. Each individual is responsible for travel and lodging expenses.
Registration TAPS:
You may pay the registration fees using a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express) or you may mail a check/money order (made out to IWP-NOW Legal Defense).
If paying by credit card, please fax the attached registration form, by September 19, 2003 (for early registration) and October 24, 2003 (for late registration), to the attention of:
Patricia White- TAPS Coordinator
Fax: (512) 407-9022
If paying by check, in addition to faxing the registration form, your check MUST be mailed to and RECEIVED by the following dates, September 19, 2003 (early registration) and October 24, 2003 (late registration), to the attention of:
Patricia White
National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd.,
Suite 120-N
Austin, TX 78757
No checks will be accepted after October 24, 2003. Payments NOT received by October 24, 2003 will be charged the $25 on site penalty. Those wishing to attend the conference who miss the October 24th deadline will need to pay for the conference fees and the $25 surcharge at the conference registration desk. We ask that if you know you will be attending and will be registering on site that you fax a copy of your registration from before October 30, 2003 to Patricia White at (512)407-9022. This will help us expedite your registration and help ensure we can have materials available for you at the conference.
If you are registering for multiple attendees, please make sure to attach a list of the specific attendees from your organization to your registration form and if paying by check, your check. If you fail to do so, processing of your registration will be delayed and if we are oversubscribed your slot may be given to someone else.
*Your registration fees are to cover the cost of training materials, manuals on CD Rom, the rental of the site, AV expenses, a continental breakfast each day, food for breaks each day, and a banquet dinner on Wednesday evening November 5, 2003.
Any questions, contact Patricia White at (512) 407-9020 x. 114
ATTENTION: Patricia White
Fax #: (512) 407- 9022
Phone #: (512) 407-9020 x. 114
REGISTRATION FORM AND FEES
(Please print legibly or type all your information below).
Name:____________________________________Title:_________________________________________
Organization/Firm/Agency_________________________________________________________________
City________________________________ State____________ Zipcode___________________________
E-mail address___________________________________________________________________________
Phone #: ( )________________________ Fax #: ( )_________________________
Years of Experience___________
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Professional Profile (check all that apply): [ ] Domestic Violence Program Staff [ ] Legal Services Agency Staff [ ] Sexual Assault Program Staff [ ] Health Care Provider [ ] Immigrant Rights Advocate [ ] Community Based Organization Staff [ ] Family Lawyer [ ] Immigration Lawyer
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[ ] Welfare Rights [ ] Other Lawyer [ ] Social Services Prog. Staff [ ] Grassroots Organizations [ ] Survivors [ ] Government Agency Staff [ ] Law Enforcement [ ] Prosecution [ ] Defense Attorneys [ ] Other ______________ |
Populations Served: (check all that apply) [ ] African [ ] Asian [ ] Caribbean [ ] Eastern European [ ] Latinos [ ] Mexican/Central American [ ] Middle Eastern [ ] North American |
[ ] Southeast Asian [ ] South Asian [ ] Western European [ ] Migrants [ ] Refugees [ ] Immigrants [ ] Domestic Violence [ ] Sexual Assault [ ] Trafficking [ ] Other ____________ |
Topics I am most interested in learning about:_________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Will you need a language interpreter for the meeting? Yes or no?
If yes, what language do you speak?_________________ (Please note that an Interpreter is not guaranteed).
Will you be requesting CLE or CEU credits?(Please Circle One) Yes or No
If yes, for which state?__________________________
For which type of credit? (Please Circle One) CLE or CEU
For which profession?__________________________
(If you are requesting CLE or CEU credits, we must receive your registration form no later than October 3, 3003)
Please circle/check all that apply:
Pre-Conference and OVW Training November 4th Training:
YES, I AM AN OVW GRANTEE PLANNING TO ATTEND THE OVW GRANTEE TRAINING, November 4 through November 5 2003 at noon, Cost is free
YES, I AM PLANNING TO ATTEND THE BASIC OR ADVANCED (circle one) IMMIGRATION 1 DAY TRAINING on November 4, 2003.
Costs are Based on (please circle/check one)
q Pre-Conference Training with CLE/CEU credit: $100
q Pre-Conference Training without CLE/CEU credit: $50
Network Conference Nov. 5- 7:
YES, I AM PLANNING TO ATTEND THE NETWORK CONFERENCE , NOVEMBER 5-7.
q Non-Profit Attorneys seeking CLEs or CEUs $25 $25
Add $ 25
q ON-SITE SURCHARGE APPLIES $25
q Payment by credit card included
q Payment by check mailed
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $_______________
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CREDIT CARD REGISTRATION PAYMENT FORM
Please check one: ______Visa ______Mastercard ______American Express
Name as it appears on card: ___________________________________________________
Card Number: ________________________________________ Exp. Date: ____/____
Billing Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________________________________