The information in this PDF guide is to help you understand your rights, to prepare your family, and to help you find resources in Pennsylvania.

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to creating safe, welcoming spaces for our students and families, in alignment with the U.S. Constitution, Pennsylvania State law, and in the spirit of the Board of Education’s Welcoming Sanctuary Schools Resolution. That commitment includes all students, no matter their race, ethnicity, immigration status, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, or abilities.

The City of Philadelphia has created guide for immigrants who are victims of crime. The guides include information about navigating the criminal justice process in Philadelphia, protection from abuse (restraining orders), and the victim compensation assistance program.

A  national non-profit organization with a focus on immigration issues, providing legal resources, information, and training to legal professionals and community advocates, creators of the "Know Your Rights"  red cards.

"WE HAVE RIGHTS" is a national immigrant defense campaign that provides information about immigrant justice in the United States of America.

"Know Your Rights"  red cards in over 30 languages

Click here to learn about basic immigration terms