As part of our Community and Civic Engagement program, Riverside partnered with Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC to conduct a Know Your Rights training session for our Cycle 4 participants. This comprehensive training was translated into several languages, including Spanish, French, Ukrainian, Russian, and Chinese.

The training provided a general overview of participants' basic rights under the U.S. Constitution, the types of policing forces they might encounter, their capabilities and limitations, and the role of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE). It also covered common tactics used by ICE and how to respond to them, as well as how to develop an emergency plan for legal assistance.

The training provided by the Cabrini team not only equipped participants with practical skills but also instilled confidence and a sense of agency. This training was a crucial and empowering step towards improving their ability to navigate life in New York City.