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HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPORT SYSTEM (HRSS) The Human Rights Support System, now in its 10th year, Paso a Paso Court Interpreters: Martha Fish, Francisca Leyva- continues to provide advocacy and empowerment to people who Johnson, Rosalia Marquez have experienced discrimination and harassment. During the reporting period, volunteer advocates responded to more than 42 Several HRSS advocates are being trained to work with survivors cases, representing an estimated 4200 hours of support, of domestic violence and their lawyers through Legal Aid, Sexual Assault Support Services and the Domestic Violence Council. In November 2003, 15 community members received a These volunteers serve as advocates who can support survivors comprehensive, one-day Human Rights Support System and relieve legal counsel of some non-legal responsibilities when advocate training, they are offering pro bono support. Seven advocates and one staff member completed domestic violence awareness training in This program continues to address the needs of people requiring April. language assistance at Municipal Court. Paso a Paso, or "Step by Step", occurs every second and fourth Monday of the month. HRSS Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates: Judy Castro, More than 85 cases were handled by specially-trained volunteers James Dean, Francisca Leyva-Johnson, Sarah Madsen, Melissa and staff during the reporting period. Mona, Barbara Nicholls, Andy Rodrigues, Neil Van Steenbergen TRAININGS Human Rights Support System advocates participated in the following trainings during the reporting period: · New Advocate Recruitment and Training, November 2003 · Immigrant Justice Issues, November2003 · Transgender Issues, February 2004 · ADA in the Work Place, March 2004 · Domestic Violence Advocacy, May 2004 · Meet the Police Chief, May 2004 · Cross Cultural Communication, June 2004 EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 21