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) { […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 = […]

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, 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 […]

Obtaining a Civil Protection Order, or "stay-away" order, is often the first step for a domestic violence survivor to find immediate safety from an abuser. In this training, volunteer attorneys […]

In 2021, DCVLP launched a new Policy & Appellate Advocacy Practice to ensure legal precedent protects the interests of DV survivors. In this training, volunteer attorneys will learn about all […]