Translating Justice: A Guide for New York City's Justice and Public Safety Agencies to Improve Access for Residents with Limited English Proficiency
Publication year:
2005
| Cataloged on:
Oct. 31, 2006
ANNOTATION: A "summary of diverse efforts to bridge the language gap" is described in this report (p. i). Five chapters follow an executive summary: introduction; what is known about New York City's limited English proficient population and its interaction with the criminal justice system; the importance for New York City's justice agencies to address language barriers; good practices in government agencies in New York City and elsewhere for overcoming language barriers; and ongoing challenges and next steps.