DVRO Litigation: Disturbing the Peace and Coercive Control
This webinar will cover litigating a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) case when the primary allegations are “disturbing the peace” & coercive control. Beginning with an overview of applicable statutory authority and case law, the webinar will provide practical guidance on pleading preparation and courtroom advocacy. Attendees will leave with important insights into navigating the […]
The Homeless Assistance and Housing Support Programs
The Homeless Assistance and Housing Support Programs provide housing assistance, including financial support, to CalWORKs families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. These programs can offer financial assistance, housing navigation, case management, and credit repair. Watch to learn more about how to access and navigate these essential programs! Presented by Palmer Buchholz of The Public […]
California’s Housing Disability Advocacy Program
The Housing Disability Advocacy Program assists individuals who are likely eligible for disability benefits and experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness with applying for disability benefit programs and provides housing assistance to help clients find safe and decent housing that is affordable and sustainable. HDAP offers benefit advocacy, housing assistance, outreach, and case management. Join […]
Protected: Mindfulness for Changemakers: Part 2
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Litigating Your Restraining Order Case Part II: DVRO Renewals
This webinar takes you through the basic steps of litigating a renewal in a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) case, starting with an overview of applicable legal standards. We discuss timing your filing; preparing your paperwork; service, including alternate service options; preparing for and presenting your case at trial, including evidence considerations; and post-representation issues. […]
Workplace Rights of Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Survivors of domestic and sexual violence have the right to job-protected time off, income, protection from discrimination, and reasonable accommodations at work. Join us to discuss helping survivors access leaves of absence, wage replacement, and workplace accommodations, including practical tips, resources, and enforcement. Presenters: Harriet Fischer, CWLC Julia Parish, LAAW Natalia Gottschalk, LAAW
Pregnancy and Lactation Rights in California Schools
Navigating high school and university is difficult for anyone, but the novelty and new independence are that much more confusing for pregnant and parenting students. While laws protect pregnant and parenting students at both the federal and local levels, many do not know their rights, and numerous institutions fail to adhere to the necessary protocols. […]
Laying Your Record in Domestic Violence Family Law Cases
Getting the findings and record you need to give your client the options of post-trial motions, writs, or appeals is an ongoing challenge and yet especially critical when serving domestic violence survivors. This training will discuss current law and strategies for determining what you need in your record and possible ways to get it. We […]
Litigating Your Domestic Violence Restraining Order Case
This webinar will take you through the basic steps of litigating a typical domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) case, starting with an overview of current law and procedure on who and what qualifies for a DVRO. We will briefly discuss trauma-informed interviews; how to file a DVRO request; prepping for your client’s hearing; what to […]
Housing Barriers: Housing Rights and Protections for DV Survivors
Survivors of domestic and sexual violence face a number of serious housing problems related to the acts of violence committed against them. This training will discuss the various rights and protections available to survivors of domestic violence including State and Federal laws. We will also touch upon the changes made recently to VAWA protections. This […]