Interpreters are crucial in ensuring individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) can access our programs and services as easily as fluent English speakers. To provide meaningful access and quality service provision, it's vital that service providers and victims with LEP have access to qualified interpreters. Advocates, interpreters, and partners must understand their roles to collaborate effectively.
This foundational training will help victim assistance and other service providers who work with interpreters by including guidance on vetting, contracting, and preparing interpreters to work with victims of crime. The session will cover interpreting standards, language access advocacy, and strategies for assisting LEP victims and survivors, such as recognizing when interpretation services are needed and identifying resources and partners proactively. The session will also introduce information on developing language access plans.