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   […]

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 […]

Hosted by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton 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 vulnerable immigrants protect their families and secure immigration relief. Join us for a presentation on various forms […]

This training is for attorneys with some CPO experience. This training will provide you with updated information on the Civil Protection Order process in DC Superior Court, and give you the tools you need to help survivors seek safety during these uncertain times. Topics will include guidance on using the online system to file for […]

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. Topics will include: Overview of the CPO process Dynamics of domestic violence Intra-Family Offenses Act Interviewing clients Obtaining evidence Handling contested hearings Changes to the […]

Looking for ways to stay in touch with your child client in the midst of stay at home orders? Worried about how your child client will access distance learning and social services resources during closures? Join us for a conversation to discuss how guardians ad litem can promote connection with their child clients and serve […]

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 vulnerable immigrants protect their families and secure immigration relief. Join us for a presentation on various forms of relief available to domestic violence survivors, sexual […]