Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women

Trainings 

  • Friday June 27, 2008 - 1-3 p.m. E.T.

Helping Survivors Understand the Issues Involved in Relocating Across State Lines (for Victim Advocates only)

This training will provide participants with an overview of the various federal and state laws that govern interstate custody cases.  The training is designed especially for victim advocates who wish to understand the basic framework of how these laws fit together. Case scenarios will be used to demonstrate how advocates can help survivors address the economic, safety and legal issues involved when they cross state lines for safety.  Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions during the presentation.

This training has reached capacity. We are no longer accepting registrations. See below for the next available training.

 

  • Thursday October 23, 2008 - 1-3 p.m. E.S.T.
Applying Jurisdictional Statutes in Interstate Custody Cases to Protect Survivors and Their Children

The training will provide participants with an overview of the various federal and state laws that govern interstate custody cases.  The training is designed for attorneys and advocates who wish to understand the basic framework of how these laws fit together.  Case scenarios will be used to demonstrate how attorneys and advocates can address the economic, safety and legal issues that survivors confront when they cross state lines seeking safety for themselves and for their children.  Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions during the presentation. 

 

 ** Please Note: Registration forms will be made available approximately two weeks before the scheduled training.

 


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