Know Your Rights (KYR) Resources
Compiled by Jaime de Sousa – Outer Cape Community Solutions Latinx Community Ambassador
Updated April 16, 2025 – PDF here
*Disclaimer: Outer Cape Community Solutions is not a legal organization. Therefore OCCS cannot and does not give legal advice. The following resources are compiled to provide information and reference only. For specific legal assistance and advice, consider seeking free or low-cost counsel via South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and the Islands, WECAN, or Catholic Charities.
TRAINING/EDUCATION
- Know Your Rights Upcoming Trainings
- Take and/or share information on upcoming trainings. Generally legal experts will attend trainings and be able to answer general questions.
- Know Your Rights Recorded Presentations and Slides
- If you can’t make a training you can find recorded presentations and slides in multiple languages here.
TOOLKITS, PRINT MATERIALS, AND RESOURCES TO SHARE
- Know Your Rights Guidance for Educators and Service Providers
- Includes information specific to these sectors including: Know Your Rights and Best Practices for Service Providers (Powerpoint Slides) (MIRA 01.2025) and Video Recording (English – MIRA 01.2025)
- Know Your Rights Print Materials in Multiple Language
- Print and share materials with your community.
- Red Cards/Know Your Rights (KYR) Cards
- Printable ILRC red cards in eight languages to distribute to community members.
- Public Know Your Rights (KYR) Digital Toolkit from MIRA
- A simple toolkit with images and copy you can share on your social media platforms.
BUSINESSES RESOURCES
- Preparedness Plan – Preparing for an ICE visit to your business
- Generic Restricted Area Signs
COMMUNITY CARE/SAFETY
- Immigration Scams and Notario Fraud Information
- Help our community stay safe from scams and fraud.
- Witnessing Immigration Enforcement
- Information on 3 things anyone can do when seeing ICE, this can be particularly helpful for citizen bystanders.
- 10 Things Noncitizen Protestors Need to Know
- Top 10 things noncitizen protestors should know before they take to the streets to exercise their rights.
POLICY UPDATES
- Policy Updates from Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
- Check here for policy updates.
OTHER RESOURCES
- KYR Phone App (in multiple languages) (Apple, Android)
- A downloadable app with helpful KYR information at your fingertips.
- KYR Resources
- MIRA KYR Resources
- FAQs