Responding to Immigrant Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors P2: Tips and Tools to Assist in Achieving Access to Health Care and Public Benefits-Responging to Immigrant SA DV P2 recording

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Video Summary

This webinar discusses access to health care and public benefits for immigrant survivors of sexual and domestic violence. The presenters emphasize the importance of advocates and attorneys in helping immigrant survivors navigate the system and access resources. They discuss the different forms of immigration relief available to survivors and how they affect access to benefits. The presenters highlight the varying levels of access to benefits for trafficking victims and U-visa victims. They provide data on the positive impact of immigration relief on survivors' lives. The importance of advocates accompanying survivors when applying for benefits to educate workers and ensure eligibility is stressed. A directory of programs serving immigrant survivors is provided. The process of accompanying survivors to public benefits agencies and the necessary documents are discussed. The importance of documenting any denials or issues is emphasized. The video transcript focuses on the eligibility of immigrants for federal public benefits and the various categories of qualified immigrants. Examples of federal public benefits are provided. The importance of developing relationships with law enforcement and officials is highlighted. The different documentation requirements and eligibility criteria for various public benefits are discussed. The use of Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers and the misconception that receiving public benefits can harm immigration status are addressed. Advocates are encouraged to help survivors apply for appropriate benefits. Resources and tools are provided to aid in the process.

Keywords

access to health care

public benefits

immigrant survivors

sexual violence

domestic violence

advocates

attorneys

system navigation

immigration relief

trafficking victims

U-visa victims

positive impact

accompanying survivors