Best practices for immigrants, farmworkers and migrant victims of domestic violence

Saturday, March 31, 2012: 9:50 AM-11:10 AM
Pacific C (San Francisco Marriott Marquis)
Speaker:
Lucy V. Ortiz, *, The Shelter for Abused Women & Children

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Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify three fears of calling law enforcement during incidents of domestic violence
  2. Identify three barriers to the delivery of domestic violence services to the farm worker/migrant community
  3. Identify two legal immigration remedies for victims of domestic violence
Description:
A young Spanish speaking woman and her three children come into your office for services. Her husband was arrested for domestic violence last night after he battered her. How can you help her? This session will help you identify Best Practices for domestic violence services for immigrants, farm worker or migrants in a rural setting.