Volunteer Open House (Virtual) – October 23, 2023
ZoomAre you or someone you know interested in doing pro bono work but don’t know where to start? DC Volunteer Lawyers Project is a non-profit organization providing free legal and […]
Are you or someone you know interested in doing pro bono work but don’t know where to start? DC Volunteer Lawyers Project is a non-profit organization providing free legal and […]
Through our Child Advocacy Program, DCVLP volunteer attorneys serve as court-appointed Guardians Ad Litem (GALs) for vulnerable children ages 0 – 17 who are living in unsafe situations or experiencing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (“SIJS”) is unique among immigration relief in that the application process requires the involvement of a state court. A child seeking SIJS must first ask a […]
Obtaining a protective order is often the first step for a survivor of domestic violence in escaping an abusive relationship. In this full-day workshop, volunteer attorneys will learn how to […]
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, […]
Through our Child Advocacy Program, DCVLP volunteer attorneys serve as court-appointed Guardians Ad Litem (GALs) for vulnerable children ages 0 – 17 who are living in unsafe situations or experiencing significant trauma. This training will prepare volunteers to conduct a thorough investigation of their child client's home life, review important records, attend hearings to advocate […]
Please join us at the Rockville Memorial Library for an informal information session about how to volunteer with us in Montgomery County, Maryland. We'll go over how our library clinic runs, how to sign up for a shift, and the process for taking a protective order case- volunteers do not have to be barred in […]
How to help your clients navigate difficult decisions and identify their goals. Clients often have varying prioritizes when involved in the legal process, and are often faced with difficult decisions on how to proceed with their cases. This training will help volunteers navigate difficult situations with clients in a trauma-informed way.