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U Visa Approvals Finally Underway for Tahirih Clients
August 5th, 2009Twelve Tahirih clients are among the first in the nation to receive U visas, a vital legal protection for immigrant women and girls who face numerous obstacles in fleeing violence.
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Tahirih Tackles Barriers to Immigrant Survivors’ Access to Justice Under Violence Against Women Act
August 1st, 2009Discussions are underway about how to strengthen the Violence Against Women Act to better protect survivors of violence, and Tahirih is a vital voice.
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A Note from Layli: Tahirih Leverages $6.5 Million in Donated Legal Services
July 30th, 2009As we face tough economic times, we are particularly grateful for any amount you are able to give to support our work. Please know that your investment in us will be used wisely.
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Women Fleeing Violence Caught in Crossfire of Increased Immigration Enforcement
March 26th, 2009Tahirih’s clients have historically been faced with threats of arrest and deportation from their abusers, but lately these women, who have a right to legal status, are caught in the crossfire of increased activities by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Tahirih Fights for Virginia Legislation to Ensure Police Protection for Immigrant Victims
March 19th, 2009Critical legislation would help counteract the severe “chilling effect” that exists due to immigrant victims’ fear and confusion about what treatment they can expect from police—deterring crime-reporting and help-seeking, hindering law enforcement investigations and prosecutions, and undermining public safety for us all.
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Tahirih Offers Cultural Awareness Training for Frontline Professionals
March 17th, 2009For too many immigrant women and girls, escaping from an abuser is not as simple as running away. Obstacles to help, such finding a shelter that accepts a woman who […]
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A Note From Layli: Improving Capacity and Increasing Efficiency
March 12th, 2009Investments in internal capacity are not terribly glamorous, but they are critical to our ability to better serve immigrant women and girls fleeing violence.