Human Rights Initiative of North Texas

POSTPONED Volunteer Training
2020-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
This training has been postponed due to COVID-19. Please stay safe, everyone!
Translating, mentoring, office assistance, and many other opportunities await. Come learn more about how to get involved and volunteer with HRI!
Location: HRI Conference Room 2801 Swiss Ave. Dallas, TX 75204.

CANCELED CLE: Taking a Case with HRI
2020-03-24 12:00 - 13:30
In response to COVID-19, HRI has postponed all community meetings, trainings, and gatherings.

The monumental triumph of escaping abusive environments often demands everything of survivors. As a pro bono attorney with HRI, you can make a difference.
Potential legal volunteers are invited to learn immigration basics, how to represent a client, and ethical considerations. This comprehensive training covers Asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, and SIJ (unaccompanied children) and is the first step in doing pro bono work with HRI. Light refreshments provided.
1.5 CLE credits with .25 ethics credit
RSVP: Layne Faulkner Lfaulkner@hrionline.org

POSTPONED Volunteer Training
2020-04-16 18:00 - 19:00
This training has been postponed due to COVID-19. Please stay safe, everyone.
Translating, mentoring, office assistance, and many other opportunities await. Come learn more about how to get involved and volunteer with HRI!
Location: HRI Conference Room 2801 Swiss Ave. Dallas, TX 75204.

How HRI is Doing in the Health Crisis: A Live Session
2020-05-08 14:00 - 15:00

**POSTPONED**Volunteer Training
2020-05-21 18:00 - 19:00
Translating, mentoring, office assistance, and many other opportunities await. Come learn more about how to get involved and volunteer with HRI!
Location: HRI Conference Room 2801 Swiss Ave. Dallas, TX 75204.

**POSTPONED**CLE: Taking a Case with HRI
2020-05-27 12:00 - 13:30
The monumental triumph of escaping abusive environments often demands everything of survivors. As a pro bono attorney with HRI, you can make a difference.
Potential legal volunteers are invited to learn immigration basics, how to represent a client, and ethical considerations. This comprehensive training covers Asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, and SIJ (unaccompanied children) and is the first step in doing pro bono work with HRI. Light refreshments provided.
1.5 CLE credits with .25 ethics credit
RSVP: Layne Faulkner Lfaulkner@hrionline.org

The Machine Still Grinds: The State of Immigration During the Pandemic
2020-05-28 12:00 - 13:00

Volunteer Training (CANCELED)
2020-06-18 18:00 - 19:00

Volunteer Training (CANCELED)
2020-07-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-08-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-09-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-10-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-11-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-12-17 18:00 - 19:00
**Thank you for your interest and support! Due to COVID-19 our community events are canceled until further notice.**
Translating, mentoring, office assistance, and many other opportunities await. Come learn more about how to get involved and volunteer with HRI!
Location: HRI Conference Room 2801 Swiss Ave. Dallas, TX 75204.

CLE: Taking a Case with HRI (Virtual)
2020-07-29 12:00 - 13:30
The monumental triumph of escaping abusive environments often demands everything of survivors. As a pro bono attorney with HRI, you can make a difference.
This training is now being offered virtually. Please reach out to the email below if you would like to RSVP.
Potential legal volunteers are invited to learn immigration basics, how to represent a client, and ethical considerations. This comprehensive training covers Asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, and SIJ (unaccompanied children) and is the first step in doing pro bono work with HRI.
1.5 CLE credits with .25 ethics credit
RSVP: Layne Faulkner Lfaulkner@hrionline.org

CLE: Taking a Case with HRI
2020-09-23 12:00 - 13:30

CLE: Taking a Case with HRI (virtual)
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:30

Questions about the new immigration changes? / ¿Tiene preguntas sobre los nuevos cambios de inmigración?
2021-02-09 16:30 - 17:30
The Biden Administration has announced many changes through Executive Orders and has proposed a first-day immigration bill (U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021). We’re having a conversation to talk more about what these changes and proposals mean. Join us!

La administración Biden ha anunciado varios cambios a través de órdenes ejecutivas y ha propuesto un proyecto de ley de inmigración su primer día (Ley de ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos de 2021). Tendremos una plática para comentar más sobre lo que significan estos cambios y propuestas. ¡Únase a nosotros!

Office Hours for Current Pro Bono Attorneys
2021-03-17 12:00 - 12:30
Wondering how to find a status update for your case? Need a hand crafting your client’s affidavit? Just want to run a quick question by an HRI director?
Introducing HRI’s monthly Zoom office hours! Each month, our program directors Sara Wahl and Pilar Ferguson will host a call focused on one of our program areas. These office hours are the place to get your questions about your current case answered.
First up: Children’s Program. If you have an open HRI SIJ case, click RSVP to attend at 12:00-12:30PM and chat with Pilar Ferguson, our Children’s Program Director.
Email our Volunteer Director Layne Faulkner to RSVP.

Know Your Rights as a Tenant! ¡Conozca Sus Derechos Como Inquilino!
2021-03-23 16:30 - 17:30
¿Tiene preguntas sobre sus derechos como inquilino o sobre los desalojos? Acompáñenos en un Facebook Live para hablar sobre:

Los derechos que tienen los inquilinos
Cómo funciona el proceso de desalojo
Formas protegerse de del desalojo
Cómo solicitar programas de ayuda al alquiler

Questions about your rights as a tenant or evictions? Join us for a Facebook Live from 4:30-5:30 to talk about:

The rights you have as a renter
How the eviction process works
Ways to protect yourself from eviction
Applying for rent relief programs

CLE: Taking a Case with HRI (Virtual)
2021-04-14 12:00 - 13:30, 2021-06-16 12:00 - 13:30, 2021-08-18 12:00 - 12:30
The monumental triumph of escaping abusive environments often demands everything of survivors. As a pro bono attorney with HRI, you can make a difference.
We invite potential legal volunteers to our virtual CLE to learn immigration basics, how to represent a client, and ethical considerations. This comprehensive training covers Asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, and SIJ (unaccompanied children) and is the first step in doing pro bono work with HRI.
1.5 CLE credits with .25 ethics credit
RSVP our Volunteer Director for the Zoom link and calendar invite.

Office Hours for Current Pro Bono Attorneys
2021-04-21 12:00
Wondering how to find a status update for your case? Need a hand crafting your client’s affidavit? Just want to run a quick question by an HRI director?
HRI’s monthly Zoom office hours can help! Each month, our program directors Sara Wahl and Pilar Ferguson will host a call focused on one of our program areas. These office hours are the place to get your questions about your current case answered.
Program Focus: Crime Victim’s Program. If you have an open HRI U-Visa or VAWA case, click RSVP to attend at 12:00-12:30PM and chat with Sara Wahl, our Crime Victim’s Program Director.
Email our Volunteer Director Layne Faulkner to RSVP.

Office Hours for Current Pro Bono Attorney
2021-05-19 12:00 - 12:30
Wondering how to find a status update for your case? Need a hand crafting your client’s affidavit? Just want to run a quick question by an HRI director?
HRI’s monthly Zoom office hours can help! Each month, our program directors Sara Wahl and Pilar Ferguson will host a call focused on one of our program areas. These office hours are the place to get your questions about your current case answered.
Program Focus: Asylum Program. If you have an open HRI Asylum case, click RSVP to attend at 12:00-12:30PM and chat with Pilar Ferguson, our Asylum Program Director.
Email our Volunteer Director Layne Faulkner to RSVP.

Memorial Day - HRI Closed
2021-05-31

Office Hours for Current Pro Bono Attorney (Virtual)
2021-06-18 12:00 - 12:30
Wondering how to find a status update for your case? Need a hand crafting your client’s affidavit? Just want to run a quick question by an HRI director?
HRI’s monthly Zoom office hours can help! Each month, our program directors Sara Wahl and Pilar Ferguson will host a call focused on one of our program areas. These office hours are the place to get your questions about your current case answered.
Program Focus: Children’s Program. If you have an open HRI SIJ case, click RSVP to attend at 12:00-12:30PM and chat with Pilar Ferguson, our Children’s Program Director.
Email our Volunteer Director Layne Faulkner to RSVP.

Independence Day (Observed) - HRI Closed
2021-07-02, 2021-07-05

Office Hours for Current Pro Bono Attorney (Virtual)
2021-07-21 12:00 - 12:30
