Lunch & Learn: Using ERPOs to Protect Survivors from Gun Violence

Crowell & Moring LLP 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) were enacted in 2019 by the DC Council to create a new form of protection aimed at preventing gun violence. Like most “red flag” laws, this measure permits law enforcement to seek a restraining order against an individual who would be a danger to themselves or others if they possess […]

DCVLP Book Club: A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum

DCVLP Offices 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

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 […]

Pathways for Families: Family Law Workshop Series

Covington & Burling LLP 850 10th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

DCVLP Guardian ad Litem Workshop Series

DLA Piper 500 8th St NW, Washington, DC

We are excited to continue our return to in-person trainings! New and veteran volunteers are invited to join us for a full-day GAL workshop series on Thursday, May 18, 2023. […]