Many service providers are overwhelmed by the increasing complexity of immigration law as it overlaps with other areas. Our clearinghouse offers samples and best practices and our Consultants’ training services are available to enable service providers to more thoroughly fulfill their purposes.

ASISTA seeks to enhance the security, independence, and full participation in society of immigrant and refugee survivors of gender-based violence by promoting integrated holistic approaches and educating those whose actions and attitudes affect women who experience violence.

To do this we:

• Provide comprehensive, cutting edge technical assistance and resources to those assisting non-citizen survivors of violence in the immigration law arena;
• Train lawyers, domestic violence and sexual assault advocates, law enforcement personnel, and civil and criminal court judges; and 
• Work closely with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials to ensure the law is implemented as Congress intended.

ASISTA does not provide direct legal services.  For referrals click here.