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Mobilizing the legal profession to provide access to justice and safety for victims of domestic violence. | |
National Institute on the Use and Integration of Interpreters in Civil Representation of Victims who are Limited English Proficient and/or Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing
May 14-16, 2007 in Seattle, WA
Nothing contained herein is to be considered as the rendering of legal advice for specific cases, and readers are responsible for obtaining such advice from their own legal counsel. These materials and any forms and agreements herein are intended for educational and informational purposes only.
This Project was supported by Grant No. 2005-WT-AX-K011 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and recommendations expressed in this document are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
Unless specifically stated as policy of the ABA Commission on Domestic Violence, this information has not been approved by the House of Delegates or Board of Governors of the American Bar Association and, accordingly, should not be construed as representing the policy of the American Bar Association.
BINDER MATERIALS
Tab 2: Language & Culture
- Engaging Culture in Domestic and Sexual Violence Cases
- Accessing Safety Initiative Web Page Excerpts
- Deaf Language and Culture
Tab 3: Legal & Demographic Framework
- DOJ Clarifying Memorandum Regarding Limited English Proficiency and Executive Order 13166: Background and Questions & Answers
- Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid
- DOJ: Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Limited English Proficient Persons
- Draft of ADA Rehabilitation Act Memo for the DOJ
- NYC Bar Formal Opinion 1995-12
- Overview of Legal Framework for Language Access
- Services to Client Eligible Individuals with Limited English Proficiency
- Settlement Agreement under the ADA
- Census 2000 Chart: Ability to Speak English by Language Spoken at Home for the Population 5 Years and Over
Tab 4: Interpreter Codes of Conduct
- NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
- Interpretation Modes - Rules and Techniques
- Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters Serving Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Victims of Domestic Violence
- Use of Certified Deaf Interpreters
Tab 5: Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Clients
- Deaf Friendly DV – SA Programs
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
- Working with Clients who are Deaf
Tab 6: Working with an Interpreter
- Tips for Working with an Interpreter
- People Who Should Not Interpret
- How do you Determine Who Needs an Interpreter
- Important Tips to Remember
- In the Interview
- Questions to Ask/Consider When Qualifying an Interpreter
Tab 7: Litigating with an Interpreter
- Conducting Direct Examination Using an Interpreter
- For Attorneys - Examining Witnesses Through an Interpreter
- Standards for Interpreter’s Performance
- Number of Interpreters Needed Q&A
- Considerations in Litigating a Civil Case with Non-English Speaking Clients
- Party and Proceedings Interpreters
- Selected Cases on Legal Interpreting
Tab 8: LEP Policies
- How to Effectively Establish Language Access at Your Organization
- Access to NJP Services for People Who Are Limited English Proficient
- The Multilingual Access Model: A Model for Outreach and Services in Non-English Speaking Communities
Tab 9: Language Access State Statutes
SUPPLEMENTAL CD
Relevant ABA Standards of Practice
- Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid, American Bar Association Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defendants (August 2006)
- Newer Edition Available:
Studies and Resources on Language Access
- Serving Limited English Proficient (LEP) Battered Women: A National Survey of the Courts’ Capacity To Provide Protection Orders, The National Center for State Courts, (June 30, 2006)
- Increasing Access to Justice for Limited English Proficient Asian Pacific Americans, Report for Action, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (March 2007)
- Executive Order 13166 Limited English Proficiency Resource Document: Tips and Tools from the Field, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division (September 21, 2004)
Resources and Model for Working with Deaf or Hard of Hearing Victims
- Cathy Hoog, Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services Model Protocol on Screening Practices for Domestic Violence Victims with Disabilities, Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, (Revised 2004)
- Cathy Hoog, Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services, Model Protocol on Safety Planning for Domestic Violence Victims with Disabilities, Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (Revised 2004)
- Cathy Hoog, Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services, Increasing Agency Accessibility for People with Disabilities, Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (Revised 2004).
