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ASISTA
http://www.asistaonline.org
Representing Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence 339
ASISTA is a collaboration between four nationally-recognized legal experts
who provide technical assistance on the intersection between immigration
and domestic violence law. The ASISTA website offers useful material on
VAWA self-petitions, T and U visas, and links to other organizations that
assist domestic violence victims. ASISTA provides free technical assistance
to organizations that receive money from the federal Office on Violence
Against Women or state STOP grants. Other attorneys and organizations
that would like access to Asista staff can do so for a contribution—contact
Asista for details.
Center for Gender and Refugee Studies (CGRS)
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 565-4877
http://cgrs.uchastings.edu
The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) supports women
asylum-seekers fleeing gender-related harm. CGRC provides free training
and technical assistance to individuals representing asylum applicants. It
tracks gender asylum decisions nationwide, and maintains country
conditions research, a brief bank, and unpublished decisions. Its online
database offers extensive legal research and guidance to assist the
practitioner in preparing a gender-based asylum claim.
Equality Now
PO Box 20646, Columbus Circle Station, New York, NY 10023
Fax: 212-586-1611
info@equalitynow.org
http://www.equalitynow.org
Equality Now is a human rights organizations that works to end violence
and discrimination against women throughout the world. Advocacy and
education issues include domestic violence, female genital mutilation, rape,
and trafficking.