Safe Housing for Immigrant Survivors: Legal Protections
Since the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994, VAWA has always included vital protections for immigrant survivors, recognizing that abusers often use their victims' dependent or unauthorized immigration status as a tool of abuse. Presenters will discuss VAWA protections, as well as the impact of potential policy changes, such as the HUD mixed status rule or the public charge rule, and provide additional resources and information.
