Grand Opening: Domestic Violence Protection Order Clinic
DC Superior Court 500 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesDomestic Violence Awareness Month
We partner with the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence to raise awareness of domestic violence issues in October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Watch for details on Painting the Town Purple!
Training: Representing Domestic Violence Victims in Family Law Cases
Clifford Chance 2001 K St NW, Washington, DCFamily 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 […]
Volunteer Appreciation Happy Hour
Mission Dupont 1606 20th St NW, Washington, DChonor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join staff and volunteers for a community happy hour celebrating the work our volunteers do for domestic violence survivors every day! Learn more about […]
Training: Child Advocacy
DLA Piper 500 8th St NW, Washington, DCThis 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, DCPrincess 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:
Lunch & Learn: Accessing Mental Health Services for Clients & Families
DCVLP Offices 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DCJoin 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 […]