U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Content Topic Results
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January 2019
U Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide for Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Judges, and Other Government Agencies
Publisher(s): This resource guide explains the eligibility and benefits of the U visa for victims of eligible crimes and the T Visa for victims of trafficking. It also provides information about the role that law enforcement or other agencies may have in the issuance of certifications.
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January 2017
DHS Infographic: Protections for Immigrant Victims
Publisher(s):This infographic produced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security offers an overview of crime victim based legal protections for adult and child immigrant victims. It covers immigration relief for victims who suffer victimization in the U.S. and/or abroad.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
September 2016
Victim Identification Pamphlet for NGOs, Faith-based and Community Groups and General Public
Publisher(s):This pamphlet helps organizations identify the signs of human trafficking and gives tips on what to do if you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking. It is available in several languages.
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- General Material
April 2016
VAWA Confidentiality Provisions at DHS
Publisher(s):This website provides information on VAWA confidentiality and on reporting VAWA confidentiality violation by a DHS employee.
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- General Material
January 2016
U and T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide for Federal, State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Judges, and Other Government Agencies
Publisher(s):This resource guide explains the eligibility and benefits of a U and T Visa and the role that law enforcement or other agencies may have in the issuance of certifications.
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- General Material
January 2013
Federal Strategic Action Plan on Services for Victims of Human Trafficking in the United States 2013-2017
Publisher(s):U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
This action plan lays out a 5-year path for further strengthening coordination, collaboration, and capacity across governmental and nongovernmental entities dedicated to providing support to the victims of human trafficking.
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- General Material
December 2012
Secretary Napolitano Announces Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Sexual Abuse and Assault in Confinement Facilities
Publisher(s):This press release announces new standards to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and assault in confinement facilities in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA).
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- General Material
- Training Tools
September 2012
Human Trafficking Awareness Video for First Responders
Publisher(s):This video is a resource geared to fire and emergency medical services providers discussing patient (trafficked individual) recognition indicators.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
U Visa Law Enforcement Certification Resource Guide
Publisher(s):The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides this guidance to federal, state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officers. This public guidance primarily concerns law enforcement certifications for U nonimmigrant status, also known as U visas. The U visa is an immigration benefit that can be sought by victims of certain crimes who are currently assisting or have previously assisted law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of a crime, or who are likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.