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Immigration Help for Victims
If you are undocumented and have been a victim of domestic violence, or if you are a victim of domestic violence whose immigration status is dependant on your abuser, there may be protections in the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) that can help you stay in the country safely.
Because of the complexities of immigration law, it is important to get help from a knowledgeable and trustworthy source.
The following agencies in Rhode Island are accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals. The first on the list, Sojourner House, also offers other domestic violence services and supports, including shelter.
Sojourner House
386 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
401-861-6191
Progresso Latino
626 Broad Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
401-728-5920
Diocese of Providence
Office of Community Services and Advocacy
One Cathedral Square
Providence, RI 02903
401-421-7833
Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island
645 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
401-784-8600
Helpline Available 24/7
The confidential statewide Helpline can be reached by calling 1-800-494-8100 or using the online chat here. The Helpline is for all victims of violent crime, including domestic and dating abuse, and those looking for more information to help a victim of violence