Many interpreters report varying degrees of depression as well as other debilitating psychology symptoms which are psychologically driven. Our vicarious trauma serves as a catalyst for us to struggle with how and why oppresson exists and grapple with ways of minimizing it.
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Interpreters follow a unique set of ethical obligations and principles to become a conduit of communication. Their role helps remove communication barriers so that individuals with Limited English Proficient (LEP) are afforded full and equal protection under the law....
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Language Access Resource Center
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Making Domestic Violence Services Accessible to Individuals with Limited English Proficiency
Creative and dedicated sexual and domestic violence programs and advocates have always found ways to improve our work toward safety, healing, and justice for those harmed by violence, and to end and prevent violence at home and in our communities. If we invest in a comprehensive, proactive approach to providing assistance for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP), all survivors will have greater access to critical services and greater success in addressing the violence in their lives. This toolkit provides resources and support to build language access as a core service for survivors with LEP.
Working with Interpreters, 2010
Legal Services of New Jersey is a non-profit organization that oversees the coordination of six regional Legal Services programs. Their mission is to provide representation and advice to low-income New Jersey residents in civil legal cases. In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn’t speak your language.
Translating Justice Webinar Series, 2019
The Webinar Series presents the entire Translating Justice Curriculum in webinar format. The Translating Justice Initiative was created to develop a comprehensive language access curriculum addressing the training needs of crime victim service providers around language access for people with limited English proficiency and people who are Deaf and hard of hearing.
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