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Immigration Lunch & Learn: Leveraging recent guidance changes to support survivors

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In early June, there have been major changes to immigration guidance that open additional opportunities for survivors of domestic violence both as it relates to U-nonimmigrant status and asylum. This lunch and learn will explore the new USCIS policy on earlier availability of EADs for u-nonimmigrant applicants and expanded asylum arguments available to survivors due to AG Garland’s decision to vacate the decisions in Matter of AB I and Matter of AB II and Matter of LEA.

Center for Victim Research Training: Preventing and Reducing Violence Against Older Adults

Center for Victim Research is hosting the following training on June 29, 2021 The Evidence Hour: Preventing and Reducing Violence Against Older Adults Despite the prevalence of elder abuse, there has been relatively little progress in identifying proven strategies to prevent or end abuse among older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]

Empowering Families: Litigating family law cases to help survivors achieve long-term safety and stability

Zoom

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. (function(d, s) { var js, el = d.getElementsByTagName(s); window.BB_REG_FORM_ID = "af889943-77c2-4d84-852d-10afa741df0f"; window.BB_REG_FORM_ENVIRONMENT_ID = "p-cnOu7O1Z7U2wXFJ76Tm-og"; js = d.createElement(s); js.src = "https://sky.blackbaudcdn.net/skyuxapps/registration-form/assets/online_registrations_form_loader_v3.14098ce76d7db76c7e1811317e69bc66d7ffa582.js"; el.parentNode.insertBefore(js, el); })(document, "script");

Beyond the CPO Trial: Continued Relief for Victims

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In addition to providing survivors with immediate safety from their abusers, Civil Protection Orders can also provide the survivor with other forms of relief. In this live discussion, panelists will cover services offered to domestic violence survivors through their CPO or cases in the Domestic Relations Branch. These forms of relief may include child support […]

DC Pro Bono Week 2021: Pro Bono Goes Local

Zoom

When: 22 October 2021, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Where: Virtual Cost: Free We are diving into DC Pro Bono Week 2021 with Pro Bono Goes Local on Friday, October 22, from 12-1 pm ET via Zoom. This launch event begins with opening remarks from Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby from the D.C. Court of Appeals, and Chief Judge Josey-Herring […]

Protecting Survivors: Helping domestic violence survivors and vulnerable immigrants escape abuse

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In this training, volunteer attorneys will learn to help immigrant survivors of violence and their families find relief through a variety of means, such as asylum, special visas for victims of crime, standby guardianship, and adjustments in status. (function(d, s) { var js, el = d.getElementsByTagName(s); window.BB_REG_FORM_ID = "7570914f-a00d-486a-91ca-2ef9198f26ba"; window.BB_REG_FORM_ENVIRONMENT_ID = "p-cnOu7O1Z7U2wXFJ76Tm-og"; js = d.createElement(s); […]

Lunch and Learn: Domestic Violence Case Law Updates

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The DC Court of Appeals has recently issued new case law that impacts Domestic Violence matters, particularly Civil Protection Order cases. Please join us for a Lunch and Learn to hear more about these new cases and learn how to utilize these decisions to advocate for survivors. (function(d, s) { var js, el = d.getElementsByTagName(s); […]

Lunch & Learn: Housing and Employment Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors

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Survivors often face barriers to housing and employment because of the domestic violence committed against them. In this training, volunteer attorneys will learn what legal policies and protections are available to them to help their clients access safe housing and stable employment. (function(d, s) { var js, el = d.getElementsByTagName(s); window.BB_REG_FORM_ID = "7495e308-a069-42b9-976e-2b07e78a4b14"; window.BB_REG_FORM_ENVIRONMENT_ID = […]

Pathways for Families: Litigating custody and divorce cases to help survivors

Zoom

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, […]

Representing at-risk children as Guardians ad litem

Zoom

In this training, volunteer attorneys will learn how to serve as court-appointed guardians ad litem (GALs) for children in high-conflict custody cases involving serious risk factors. Major topics covered in this training include the role of a GAL, custody law and practice, domestic violence and child abuse/neglect, best practices for investigation, interviewing children, ethical issues […]