About ASISTA
Our purpose
Our purpose is to centralize assistance for advocates and attorneys facing complex legal problems in advocating for immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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.
Immigrants are entitled to justice, including in the areas of domestic abuse or sexual assault. All immigrant survivors deserve access to essential services. Our goal is to enable service providers to offer accurate and up-to-date help to immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Our Staff
Sonia Parras-Konrad, Co-Director
Gail Pendleton, Co-Director
Maria Lazzarino, Asistant Manager
Maria Laura Mayorga, Legal Assistant
Contact Information for Asista
Phone number: 515.244.2469
Address: Asista
2925 Ingersoll Ave., Ste 3
Des Moines, IA 50312
Fax: 515.868.0089
Email us at questions@asistahelp.org
