This training will prepare you to assist clients at both our Call-In Legal Clinic and Protection Assistance Project. Volunteers at our Protection Assistance Project Clinic assist survivors with drafting petitions […]
Join us for an important discussion with Dr. Meghan Schott, Medical Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services at Children’s National Hospital. This training will explore the definitions of suicidal ideations and self-harm and how they are different, offer guidance on how to respond if you have concerns about a child client, and review available resources in […]
As DCVLP's RELIEF Immigration Services grow to assist more vulnerable immigrants to protect their families and secure immigration relief, we are excited to launch our Immigration Legal Clinic and engage volunteers in this impactful new opportunity. For many clients, calling one of our clinics is their first step toward finding safety and stability. This training […]
It’s been an extraordinary year; let’s have an extraordinary celebration! Join us for a cozy virtual holiday party featuring: - A conversation with Soupergirl’s Sara Polon - - A celebration of our Volunteers of the Year - - Let us say Thank You with soup delivered to your home from Soupergirl! - REGISTER BELOW: (function(d, […]
In any immigration case, it is imperative to provide as much documented support as possible for our requests for relief. Dr. Kate Sugarman, MD will join us to discuss ways in which medical professionals can help support applications for immigration relief, ways to effectively work with traumatized clients to collect necessary information in a timely […]
Important updates have recently been made to DC Superior Court’s Domestic Relations Branch operations, and certain court proceedings will begin to transition from being held virtually to in-person again. Details […]
Join us for our very first Book Club conversation! This gathering is intended to support DCVLP efforts in cultivating community. We will be discussing the book A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum, a novel that explores a handful of important topics—including the immigration experience, misogyny, oppression, domestic abuse, and cultural expectations and taboos—through […]
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 in this training include the basic dynamics of domestic violence, trauma-informed representation, and understanding the law and procedures regarding child custody and divorce in Washington, […]
Join us for a special Book Club gathering in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At DCVLP, we take pride in knowing our volunteers and supporters personally. Our Book Club was created with the goal of fostering relationships and building community. This month, we will be discussing, "Women We Buried, Women We Burned: A Memoir", […]
Voices of Resilience: A Purple Thursday Conversation with Nikki Addimando and Michelle Horton Join DC Volunteer Lawyers Project on Thursday, October 17, 2024, for a powerful and thought-provoking evening in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Special guests Nikki Addimando and Michelle Horton will share their deeply personal journey of survival, resilience, and justice. Michelle […]
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