Online Resources for Non-citizen Domestic Violence
Lea esta página en español. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or (TTY) 1-800-787-3224 LOCAL AND ONLINE RESOURCES Immigration Pages of WomensLaw.org - Contents Local and Online Resources - Listings and descriptions of resources and other online information for non-citizen survivors of domestic violence. Basic Questions & Answers for Non-citizen Survivors of Domestic Violence - Includes information about calling the police, benefits, custody, deportation, and more. VAWA Laws and Procedures - Information for obtaining legal status if you are married to an abusive US citizen or lawful permanent resident. U-Visa Laws and Procedures - Information for obtaining legal status if you are the victim of a crime (including domestic abuse) and are or will be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. Local Resources for Noncitizen Survivors of Domestic Violence To find a list of local resource centers in your community, please check the Links & Resources page for your state on this website. Choose your state from from the drop down menu on the top left corner of any page. Then choose Links & Resources from the list on the left side. Contact the Family Violence Prevention Fund at fund@endabuse.org or call (415) 252-8900 if you have immigration questions. In an emergency, or to find a battered women's shelter near you, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or (TTY) 1-800-787-3224. You can always email us and we can try to help you, too. Contact Us. http://www.womenslaw.org/ContactUs.htm ... email at this site -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Online Resources for Non-citizen Survivors of Domestic Violence In addition to the online resources listed below, local shelters and legal services in your area can often help you with immigration questions. To find help in your area, choose your state from the drop-down link on the top left corner of this page, and then choose the Links & Resources link at the bottom of the left-hand column. You may also find local assistance by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or (TTY) 1-800-787-3224. Catholic Charities In most states, provides legal representation and information for victims of domestic violence with immigration issues. Find the program closest to where you live. www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org/states/ National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild Information and legal support on immigrant rights. Specializes in assistance for immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who are seeking legal status in the U.S. www.nationalimmigrationproject.org Direct link to online info for survivors: http://www.nationalimmigrationproject.org/domestic-violence/domvioindex.htm Phone: (617) 227-9727 National Immigration Law Center A national support center whose mission is to protect and promote the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants. Conducts policy analysis and impact litigation and provides publications, technical advice, and trainings to a broad constituency of legal aid agencies, community groups, and pro bono attorneys. www.nilc.org Phone: (213)-639-3900 ASISTA online This website provides helpful information, instructions and forms. While it is geared toward domestic violence advocates and lawyers working with battered immigrant women, much of the information on the site is publicly accessible. www.asistaonline.org/legalresources/LegalResources.html Legal Momentum Provides information about immigration and support to lawyers representing battered women in immigration cases. http://www.legalmomentum.org/issues/imm/index.shtml tel: (202) 326-0040 email: iwp@legalmomentum.org (include your name, address and telephone number, if it is safe for you) National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Provides information and referrals http://www.immigrantwomennetwork.org/ Family Violence Prevention Fund Provides information and is part of the National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights http://endabuse.org/programs/display.php3?DocID=9927 Phone: (510) 465-1984 AYUDA Clinical Legal Latina Exists to advocate for and defend the legal and human rights of low-income Latino and other immigrant communities in the Washington, D.C. area. www.ayudainc.org Phone: 202/387-0434 Violence Against Women Office, US Department of Justice Information about relevant laws, including the Victim's of Trafficking Act www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/regulations.htm Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence Information on immigrant women and domestic violence www.ilcadv.org/legal/special_imgr.htm Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence Emergency shelter and services for Asian survivors of domestic abuse. (Shelter is located in Boston) www.atask.org 617-338-2355 International Institute of the East Bay: Basic Legal Questions and Answers for Battered Immigrant Women Services for immigrants, including women experiencing abuse. www.iieb.org/dv_res.htm American Immigration Lawyers Association Provides a lawyer referral service to private immigration attorneys. They will provide you with the contact information for a lawyer, and you will be charged no more than $100 for an initial half-hour consultation. During this consultation, you should ask the attorney what the rate will be for further services. All lawyers participating in the service are licensed to practice law in a state or territory of the United States and are currently a member in good standing of a State Bar Association. www.aila.org Phone: 1-800-954-0254 Email: ilrs@aila.org On the net http://www.womenslaw.org/immigrants.htm