Description:
The lack of trauma-informed language-accessible services is a significant barrier for some of the most isolated and marginalized victims of crime, often leading to re-victimization and traumatization of victims by the systems of response and support that are supposed to help them. Additionally, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires recipients of federal funds to ensure meaningful language access to individuals with limited English proficiency. In this session, Jose Juan will provide an overview of language access planning, trauma-informed language access, and considerations when using AI and other technologies for interpreting and translation.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to articulate their language access obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Describe considerations for ensuring trauma-informed language access.
Employ strategies to enhance meaningful language access for victims of crime with limited-English proficiency.
Discuss the role of bi-lingual, multi-lingual, and multi-cultural staff.
Presenter Bio:
Jose Juan Lara, Jr., MS, is the Systems and Advocacy Senior Program Manager at the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence, Interpretation Technical Assistance & Resource Center (ITARC) works to improve systems responses to limited English proficient victims by providing technical assistance and training on the development and implementation of language access services. Jose Juan has 23 years of experience in cultural competence and responsiveness, dynamics of gender-based violence, LGBTQ, language access, organizational development, and victim advocacy. Jose Juan has presented on these issues in the community and nationally, engaging a broad spectrum of multidisciplinary professionals from criminal justice, social services, policy, and health.