Lunch & Learn: Using Digital Evidence in Domestic Violence Cases

The Safety Net Project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) will provide an interactive training exploring technology in domestic violence cases. The training will examine technologies commonly misused in domestic violence cases and will focus on the process for gathering and admitting evidence of technological abuse. Participants will also learn about ethical […]

Training: Fighting for Victims – Litigating Protection Order Cases

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 2001 K St, Washington, DC, United States

Civil Protection Order (CPO) cases provide supervised in-court litigation experience in a short time frame, while helping ensure the immediate safety of a survivor and her children. Each case lasts just 8-12 days on average, and volunteers may sign up far in advance to represent a client on a certain hearing date, allowing busy attorneys […]

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 […]