This session will review the challenges encountered in prosecuting violent crimes involving immigrant survivors. These challenges include communication barriers with survivors who have limited or no English proficiency, reluctance to report or cooperate due to immigration status concerns, U Visas and U Certification Requests, their timing, and the significance of Brade Disclosures in the overall process.
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Nebraska MCLE #265063. 1.0 CLE Hours, including 0.5 Ethics Hours. (OnDemand credit)
**This program has been approved for 1.0 hours of distance-learning CLE, including 0.5 hours of ethics. You may claim 1.0 hours of credit total for this program.
This session will review the challenges encountered in prosecuting violent crimes involving immigrant survivors. These challenges include communication barriers with survivors who have limited or no English proficiency, reluctance to report or cooperate due to immigration status concerns, U Visas and U Certification Requests, their timing, and the significance of Brade Disclosures in the overall process.
Astrid Munn, Immigrant Legal Center
As the Lead U/T/VAWA Attorney, Astrid provides direct representation to clients who have survived violent crime, domestic violence, and severe forms of trafficking. As the Lead U/T/VAWA Attorney at Immigrant Legal Center in Omaha, Astrid provides direct representation to clients who have survived violent crime, domestic violence, and severe forms of trafficking. Originally from Western Nebraska, Astrid earned her bachelor’s of journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and her law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She is licensed to practice law in Maryland and Nebraska and is fluent in Spanish.
Brenda Beadle, Douglas County Attorney
Brenda prosecutes high-profile felonies, capital cases, and child death homicides. Beadle also trains other attorneys in trial preparation and presentation. She has experience in the Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Divisions. She teaches Trial Practice at Creighton University’s College of Law. From 2003-2004, she practiced law at a private law firm.
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