Fwd: Domestic violence workshop

[Guest guest]

I am seeking information about the legal aspects of domestic violence and

(illegal) immigration, for a friend doing a workshop on DV for the Latino

community. Please read the following for more specific questions.

Thanks for any information you can provide,

Esther

Rural Health Outreach Program

county, VA

>From: Jelena Kopanja <jk9q@...>

>Reply-Jelena Kopanja <jk9q@...>

>esther_miller@...

>Subject: Domestic violence workshop

>Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 12:28:01 -0500

>

>Hi Esther,

>

>>contact you regarding the legal aspects of domestic violence and

>(illegal) immigration. I know very little about the avenues of support

>available to the immigrant women in cases of domestic abuse: could you tell

>me (or refer me to some literature) about what are some of the resources?

>Are they " eligible " for the same protection (protective order, etc.)? Also,

>do you know what are some of the possible repercussions for the abuser in

>case that the abuse is reported (I am sure that you are well-aware that

>deportation is one of the main concerns for women who find themselves in

>these situations). What happens to the children? Any information that you

>may offer would be extremely helpful. If you know of anyone else who may be

>a valuable contact, please let me know. Thank you very much for all your

>help and I hope to hear from you soon,

>Jelena.

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