Luis Espinoza

Cedar City, UT (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal

C.A.I.S. / HAVEN

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Location: Cedar City
Industry: Consulting
Year Founded: 2007
Number Employees: 1-10 people
Business Stage: Creation/Idea
Entity Type: Sole Proprietorship
Description: The current business is called C.A.I.S. Community Aid and Immigrant Services. The DBA of HAVEN is in process. HAVEN, acronym for Humanitarian Assistance for Victims in Extreme Need is a one of a kind firm offering unique and necessary services for victims of various types of criminal activity including, but not limited to extortion, kidnapping, persecution, violence (including domestic, gang related, criminal organizations, religious) on a national and international basis. Based out of Cedar City, Utah USA, HAVEN also offers assistance on a local level within Beaver, Iron and Washington Counties,. The organization consists of professional advocates and intersessors experienced in the fields of domestic violence, sexual abuse and child abuse. Members of our teams are former U.S Marines, ARMY and or federal or local law enforcement professionals. Our organization additionally has at its disposal attorneys in various specialities including international law, the Hague Agreement, immigration, criminal and civil litigation. Due to the high risk required in certain cases, team members are training in defensive techniques. At a minimum, each team will have on staff at least 1 team member that has been training by the IDF, Marines or ARMY. As well as team members have been trained in surveillance operations, counter terrorism, bodyguard / PSD, MMA, KRAV MAGA and other protective specialities. Our organization is not a law enforcement group, nor are we mercenaries for hire or civilian military contractors. We are a specialized firm designed to assist victims with specific needs. Advocates are proficient in various languages including English, Spanish, French, Russian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Romanian. Once a complete risk assessment report has been reviewed and authorized and mission funds have been recieved, HAVEN teams can be formed and dispursed within 48 hours to be sent worldwide to deal with victims in their countries of origin. We specialize in preparing cases and reunification of families using Humanitarian Parole, Asylum, U and S visas (United States Only). Other countries are also available for victim migration including, Canada, Chile, Spain, Romania. Our main locations offers services locally. These services are available at any time and are handled by local staff members not attached to the mobile teams. Following is a list of local services: Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Advocacy. Coordination with social service Organizations such as:  Workforce Services, DCFS / CPS, Southwest Behavioral, Attorney referral, Supervised Visitation Monitored Exchanges, Virtual Visitation, Interpretation services English - Spanish (other languages available), Assistance with OCAP system and forms preparation, Protective Order / Civil Stalking orders, Guardianship / Adoption documents.  Assistance with USCIS system and forms preparation. Court Assistance - resolution and interpretation on cases, citations, etc.  Translation of documents for Utah Division of Licensing.  Assistance and Retrival of detainees in local jail or in ICE detention centers. Juvenile Justice Service tracking for youth (independent and under state mandate). Out of this office we also publish the spanish language magazine AHORA (Now) highlighting issues affecting the Latino population in Utah. Our National Services include the following: Retrieval of clients to be transported to various facilities for JJS or by private contract. Provided by ground transport with at least a 3 member team. Transport of ICE detainees from detention centers back to family once they have been released by bond. Transport of Children under authorization by local, state or federal agencies. Reunification teams for child abductees. International Services include coordination and execution of reunification for abductees and families. Reunification in child abduction cases in countries that are part of the Hague Agreement. Assistance in tourist related crimes. Removal and transfer of victims to secure NGO's within country of origin or other countries. Coordination with consular services. Coordination with USCIS and victims in preparation for Asylum, Humanitarian Parole, U and S visas. Requests for assistance are scrutinized by our risk assessment coordinators and a complete budget including all costs, expenses and margins are presented to clients. Cases are reviewed indivually and are not combined with other cases. We are able to coordinate with NGO's, non profits and any gubernmental entity that may assist in the conflict resolution for and in behalf of our victim clients. If you would like additional information regarding our services or are in need of assistance, please contact one of our coordinators for an appointment. All information is kept in strict confidence. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our organization. L. E. Lead Intersessor.