Dear
Crossing
Borders Advocates
Welcome to the first issue of COLLECTIVE VOICE,
Immigration
News You Can Use!
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HOUSING
FOR IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS
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trouble getting Federal Housing Projects to work with immigrant survivors? Human Rights Watch and Legal Momentum want to hear from you!
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THE
BUZZ ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
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Question: What does immigration reform have to do with
domestic violence?
Answer: Everything if you are a victim and an
immigrant. All victims struggle to be
safe, but immigrants get further tangled up in our complicated immigration system. You can be a great ally by learning more about
immigration reform here in Washington State and nationally at Reform Immigration for America and
National Immigration Law Center.
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IN
THE NEWS:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM GRANTED ASYLUM
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suffering 10 years of horrific abuse, Rody Alvarado fled her native Guatemala
and applied for asylum in the U.S. Recently, an immigration judge granted her
request. The Obama
administration says it is crafting regulations to allow entry by other victims
of DV. Learn more
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ADVOCACY
TOOLS
DV INFO IN ASIAN
& PACIFIC ISLANDER LANGUAGES
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| The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum is a treasure trove
of links to other websites with cultural specific information and materials
written in 30 Asian and Pacific Islander Languages.
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THE
LAST WORD
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Happy 2010!
As we look forward to
a new year of working and learning together, we also look back at the legacy we
are building. Thank you to each and every one of you for your hard work and
dedication.
Dream
Big,
Take
Small Steps,
Never
Walk Alone
and
Start
Now
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