The Violence Against Women Act, Implicit Bias, and Judicial Training

Authors

Lorena Espino-Piepp, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note argues that the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) must be amended to include implicit bias training for Family Court judges and staff to address the systemic barriers faced by undocumented Latina immigrant women in accessing justice. These women often face compounded discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and immigration status, which undermines their ability to obtain immigration relief through VAWA protections. The author contends that without such training, the judicial system perpetuates inequities, as judges and court personnel rely on stereotypes that disproportionately harm women of color.

Disciplines

Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Immigration Law | Law | Law and Gender | Law and Race | Law Enforcement and Corrections

Recommended Citation

Lorena Espino-Piepp, The Violence Against Women Act, Implicit Bias, and Judicial Training, 24 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 347 (2018).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol24/iss2/5