In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our annual benefit — Gala 2020. While we have cancelled our benefit, domestic violence victims and at-risk children are facing new challenges — increased financial stress, social distancing from support networks, quarantine with an abuser, and restless children stuck inside an unsafe […]
Beginning April 23rd, we are hosting a week long event highlighting our clients, volunteers, and services culminating in a VIRTUAL EVENT on April 30, 2020! Tune in to hear from our clients, supporters, volunteers, and a special guest, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand!
This 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. Topics will include: Role of a guardian ad litem Custody law and practice Domestic violence and child abuse/neglect Best practices for investigation, including interviewing children […]
Is a grandparent or other close family member caring for a child in one of your cases? Wish you knew more about supportive programs that might be available to the family? Join us to learn about benefits available to third party caregivers in DC. The discussion will be led by Marla Spindel, Co-Founder & Executive […]
This training will prepare you to represent victims in court and help them find long-term safety and stability. Volunteers gain experience with a full range of litigation skills, including trial advocacy, discovery, and negotiation. Topics will include: Dynamics of domestic violence Overview of custody, child support, and divorce law Family Law practice and procedure REGISTER […]
Join us for a conversation with Jessalyn Schwartz, Staff Attorney for Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)’s DC office. Learn how to navigate the DC Superior Court process for obtaining […]
Are you interested in helping immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violence secure the relief they need? DCVLP recently launched a new program, RELIEF Immigration Services, to help […]
This training will prepare you to represent victims in court and help them find long-term safety and stability. Volunteers gain experience with a full range of litigation skills, including trial […]
This training will prepare you to represent domestic violence victims in court and help them and their children find immediate safety from abuse, including during the current public health crisis. […]
This 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 […]
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