Be Informed is one of four modules in LIRS’s Be Not Afraid project. The project is a set of tools designed to assist congregations serving immigrants as they seek to reduce fear and create welcoming communities through education and advocacy. The tools in the Be Informed module help immigrants understand their rights and plan for emergencies.
LIRS would love to hear how you have used the Be Not Afraid materials in your community. Please contact us at benotafraid@lirs.org to share your stories or request further information about the project.
Download Be Informed resources (all resources are PDFs unless otherwise noted):
Know Your Rights
Anyone in the United States is entitled to four basic rights. Learn them and practice applying them.
- Host Preparation Checklist with Session Outline
- Know Your Rights Session PowerPoint (can be used as handout or on-screen presentation)
- Case Study Handout
- Participant Feedback Form
- Rights Fact Sheet (can be used independently)
- Rights Card (can be used independently)
Family Safety Planning
Keep every family member safe in the event of an immigration-related emergency.
- Host Preparation Checklist with Session Outline
- Family Safety Planning Session PowerPoint (can be used as handout or on-screen presentation)
- Family Safety Planning Toolkit (includes a safety plan worksheet, power of attorney form, guardianship form and G28 form, which helps secure legal representation in the event of an arrest)
- Participant Feedback Form