National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women

(Formerly the National Network on Behalf of Battered Immigrant Women)   Co-Chaired by the following organizations

 

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:

 

     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

 

 

 

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

National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women

 

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 rateEach 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___________

 

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

 

[  ]    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.

 

            Costs are Based on: (please circle/check)                                                                                                                                                                  

            (Early Reg.)                        (Late Reg.)                              By September 19                        By October 24

 

q Private Attorneys & Other Professionals seeking CLEs

    Or  CEUs                                                                                                    $225                                      $300

 

q Non-Profit Attorneys  & Advocates                                                          $175                                      $225

q  Non-Profit Attorneys seeking CLEs or CEUs                           $25                                        $25

Add $  25       

                                                                                                        

q Grassroots groups and survivors                                                              $75                                      $125

 

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: _______________________________________________________________