Infraction Defense for Legal Aid
In this presentation, Jeanne Nishimoto of the UCLA Veterans Legal Clinic will present on defending individual cases in traffic court. Her team has a staff attorney and certified law students who take these cases. Infraction defense may be of particular interest to advocates working with unhoused people who interact with law enforcement while they are […]
The California Women’s Law Center: An Introduction and Discussion of Contemporary Women’s Issues in the US
This presentation will introduce the California Women’s Law Center organization, its mission, and cover the four main topic areas within the scope of their work. Once updated, the presenters will discuss the most pressing legal issues within each of those areas.
Rights of Pregnant and Parenting Employees
This training will go over the rights of pregnant people and new parents in the workplace. It will cover both California and Federal protections and will discuss newer laws like Title IX updates and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Attendees will leave the webinar with a better understanding of how to navigate the legal landscape […]
Affordable Child Care Options for California Families
Families with special circumstances (foster care, homelessness, fire damage, and CalWORKs) have rights protected under the law. Child care subsidies can save families thousands of dollars a month. This training will 1) provide information on affordable child care programs available for families, 2) explore how families can choose the best care for their family’s needs, […]
Housing Protections for Child Care Providers
In this Child Care Law Center training, attendees will learn about California housing protections for family child care providers and helpful resources to navigate this topic. Specifically, attendees will learn about the California housing rights that protect family child care providers from: ● Unlawful regulation by cities and counties; ● Housing discrimination by housing providers […]
Fair Housing Advocate Tool Kit
This training will provide an overview of fair housing protections and review the process and legality of conducting investigations and utilizing the administrative complaint process as tools for Fair Housing Advocates. Presenters: Taylor Brewer from the California Women’s Law Center and Maria Callahan of Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California
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: LAAC Members Only– Mindfulness for Changemakers: Part 2
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