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Training: Representing At-Risk Children as a Guardian Ad Litem

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP 1200 17th St NW, Washington, DC

This training will prepare attorneys to serve as court-appointed guardians ad litem (GALs) 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 GAL; custody law and practice; domestic violence and child abuse/neglect; best practices for […]

Gaslight: Psychological Abuse At Its Worst

AFI Silver Theatre 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Gaslight: Screening and Discussion at AFI Silver Theatre The recent buzzword "gaslighting" describes abuse that manipulates a victim into losing their sense of reality. The classic film Gaslight tells the story of a domestic violence victim (Ingrid Bergman) whose partner (Charles Boyer) gaslights her—with terrifying consequences. Join us at AFI Theater in Silver Spring on […]

Training: Litigating Family Law Cases for Victims

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

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 […]

Domestic 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!