Before an exhibit can be offered into evidence, you must prove to the Court that it is authentic, which is known as laying the foundation. In this training, volunteers will learn how to effectively lay the necessary foundation to prove the authenticity of exhibits. Please note, this training series is intended for newly registered and […]
In this training, volunteers will develop skills to properly impeach or refresh the recollection of a witness when representing clients in protection order or family law cases. Please note, this training series is intended for newly registered and active DCVLP volunteers. To register as a volunteer, visit www.dcvlp.org/register. (function(d, s) { var js, el = d.getElementsByTagName(s); […]
In this training, volunteers will learn the essentials of courtroom objections and build skills to prepare for objections well before trial — so you can make and respond to objections with confidence, knowledge, and adequate preparation. Please note, this training series is intended for newly registered and active DCVLP volunteers. To register as a volunteer, […]
We are excited to announce our long-awaited return to in-person trainings! New and veteran volunteers are invited to join us for a full-day CPO workshop series on Thursday, February 2nd, […]
In this training, volunteer attorneys will learn to help domestic violence survivors and their children find long-term safety and stability through a permanent custody and/or divorce order. Major topics covered […]
(External Training) Economic security is a critical way of ensuring survivor safety. The bankruptcy process can serve as a valuable tool for survivors to address debt and overcome credit-related barriers […]
In this training, Summer Associates will learn how to help domestic violence survivors find immediate safety from their abusers through a Civil Protection Order (CPO), or “stay-away” order. Major topics […]
People living in poverty struggle daily to meet basic needs for themselves and their families. Critical relief: housing, nutrition, health care, fair employment, and protection from violence, often turn not […]
When: 20 June 2023, 11:50 am to 1:30 pm Where: D.C. Superior Court Moultrie Courthouse (500 Indiana Ave., NW) Cost: Free Co-hosted by the D.C. Superior Court Pro Bono and Affordable Counsel Committee […]
Congress created the U nonimmigrant visa with the passage of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (including the Battered Immigrant Women’s Protection Act) in October 2000. The legislation […]
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