Building Trust with Immigrant Victims of Violence (Part 2 of 2)

In this episode, Shannon Archer, Assistant County Attorney, Polk County, Iowa; Christopher Freeman, Senior Assistant County Attorney, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and Elliot Casey from the Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney Services Council continue their discussion on working with the immigrant community to build trust, what steps prosecutors can take to avoid inadvertently sabotaging relationships with victims, and how the U Visa can enhance victims’ collaboration and law enforcement’s ability to hold offenders accountable. Potential pitfalls, such as making unrealistic promises, are also discussed, highlighting the importance of earning community trust through consistent, empathetic efforts.

 

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