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Rule For Nonimmigrant Victims Of Human Trafficking And Specified U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has transmitted an interim final rule to the Federal Register that will allow “T” and “U” nonimmigrants to adjust status their status and become lawful permanent residents. The “T” nonimmigrant status, also known as the “T” visa, was created to provide immigration protection to victims of a severe form of human trafficking. The “U” nonimmigrant status, or “U” visa, is designated for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse because of the crime and who are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation of the criminal activity. |
FAQ: How should I respond if a man I know tells me he has been assaulted?
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While there may be some differences in how rape impacts a male versus a female survivor of sexual assault, the basics of supporting survivors are the same for men as for women. Believe him. Know what your community's resources are and help him explore his options. Don't push and don't blame. Ask him what he wants and listen. Be cautious about physical contact until he's ready. Get help for yourself.
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"Invincible" By Andrew C.
Voices and Faces:
Florence Holway 
"The terrible thing about this is not what happened to me, although that was bad enough, but the fact that practically nothing was done to keep this from happening again. Convicted rapists spend only a few years in jail! Well, this little old great-grandmother is going to change that."
Read more about Florence at The Voices and Faces Project » |
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