Training: Representing Domestic Violence Victims in Family Law Cases

Clifford Chance 2001 K St NW, Washington, DC

Family law cases present an excellent opportunity to learn a full range of litigation skills, including discovery, motions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation, while helping domestic violence victims stay safe and rebuild their lives. This training program will provide an overview of the process for litigating family law cases on behalf of domestic violence survivors. […]

Training: Child Advocacy

DLA Piper 500 8th St NW, Washington, DC

This training will prepare attorneys to serve as court-appointed Guardians ad litem for children in high-conflict custody cases involving serious risk factors, such as parental drug abuse or domestic violence in the home. This training will cover the role of a Guardian ad litem; custody law and practice; domestic violence and child abuse/neglect; best practices […]

Lunch & Learn: Batterers Intervention Programs

DCVLP Offices 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

Princess McDuffie, Probation Officer Supervisor at Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), will present about Batterers Intervention Programs, including trends in Batterers Intervention Programs, domestic violence education tools used for those Court mandated to attend group sessions, and best practices used by the treatment specialists at CSOSA. RSVP below:

Free

Lunch & Learn: Accessing Mental Health Services for Clients & Families

DCVLP Offices 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

Join us for a conversation with Adrienne Tucker, Director of Behavioral Health at Community of Hope, and Chaz Kohlreiser, School Behavioral Health Expansion Clinical Specialist with the DC Department of Behavioral Health.  Learn about the landscape of mental health services in DC, strategies for talking with clients and families about emotional wellness supports, and how […]

Lunch & Learn: Immigration Relief for Survivors

DCVLP Offices 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

Are you interested in helping immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violence secure the relief they need? DCVLP recently launched a new program, RELIEF Immigration Services, to […]

(Training) Safety for Survivors: Litigating Family Law Cases

Fried Frank 801 17th St NW #600, Washington, DC, United States

This training will prepare you to represent victims in court and help them find long-term safety and stability. Volunteers gain experience with a full range of litigation skills, including trial […]

(Training) Immigration Relief for Survivors

Webinar (link sent upon registration)

Hosted by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Are you interested in helping immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violence secure the relief they need? DCVLP recently launched […]