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“It shouldn’t rest on me” Providing meaningful language access and avoiding the use of children as interpreters  The use of certified or qualified interpreters and certified bilingual officers is considered a best practice for language access provision. Using unqualified interpreters, family members, children or bystanders as a means for communicating with […]

Advocates’ tool: Increasing language access in the courts The Increasing language access in the courts tool: Examines advocates’ observations about the court experiences of survivors with LEP Offers guidance and resources to build systems change efforts for language accessibility In 2013, Esperanza United, then Casa de Esperanza, conducted a nationwide assessment […]

Language access Individuals who are limited English proficient (LEP) are those for whom English is not their primary language and they have a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English. Immigrants to the United States come from many language backgrounds and while some speak English very well, approximately half […]

Enhancing court access to survivors from diverse communities This toolkit provides resources for judges, court administrators, advocates, and law enforcement professionals who are striving to make systems more accessible for survivors with intersectional identities or individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). The tabs at the top link to: Tools for judges, advocates and […]

This conversation guide for parents and caregivers was developed by NO MORE, in collaboration with Esperanza United, to help parents navigate difficult conversations with their children about engaging in healthy communications, healthy relationships, and healthy sexuality.  Last updated 2021

Engage the community  Complete the Organizational capacity assessment one section at a time by following the links below or using the navigation above. 7. Community engagement   Assess your organizational capacity by looking at your Community engagement 8. Volunteers   Assess your organizational capacity by looking at your Volunteers 9. Fundraising development […]

Your people Complete the Organizational capacity assessment one section at a time by following the links below or using the navigation above. 4. Board   Assess your organizational capacity by looking at your Board  5. Employee recruitment, benefits, and retention   Assess your organizational capacity by looking at your Employee recruitment, benefits, […]

Identity & structure  Complete the Organizational capacity assessment one section at a time by following the links below or using the navigation above. 1. Organizational identity   Assess your organizational capacity by looking at your Organizational Identity  2. Organizational structure   Assess your organizational capacity by looking at your Organizational structure  3. […]

Marketing Complete section ten of the Organizational capacity assessment below or in Survey Monkey. Last updated 2021

Fundraising development Complete section nine of the Organizational capacity assessment below or in Survey Monkey. Last updated 2021