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Pro Bono Training: Litigating Family Law Cases for Domestic Violence Victims

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The DC Volunteer Lawyers Project (DCVLP) provides the resources that attorneys need to be a voice in court for domestic violence victims, including hands-on mentorship and malpractice insurance. This upcoming training will prepare any interested attorneys to represent victims in obtaining “stay-away” orders against their abusers. Cases last just 8-12 days on average, DC Bar membership not required. RSVP: http://bit.ly/DCVLP

Purple Thursday

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Thursday, October 19th Purple Thursday Make a fashion statement that really says something: wear something purple on Thursday, October 19th to honor victims and support survivors of domestic violence! This year marks the 9th annual observance of Purple Thursday, the awareness day launched by the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence that’s now gone national with Purple Thursday observances in Massachusetts, New York and Oklahoma,  REGISTER: http://bit.ly/PTDC2017

Risks of Harm to Children Living in Domestically Violent Homes

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At Children’s National Healthy System Grand Rounds, Dr. Andrew Campbell will talk about the many risks of harm to children living in domestically violent homes. He will touch on physical and sexual
abuse, and will focus on risks of emotional maltreatment and draw from the domestic violence data  he has obtained, in collaboration with local law enforcement, from first responders at the scene of
these incidents.. RSVP:http://bit.ly/2x1juwo

 

 

Domestic Violence in the District: The Legal Response to Domestic Violence

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Join the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV) for a presentation about how society’s views of victims impact the criminal and legal system’s response to domestic violence. RSVP http://bit.ly/JAWBLegal
 

 

Domestic Violence in the District: Why the Youth Service Response Needs to be Different

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Join the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV) for a presentation about prevention and intervention efforts around dating and domestic violence in the youth community. RSVP: http://bit.ly/JAWBYouth.


 

Clothesline Project

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It’s Friday the 13th. But you know what’s really scary? Domestic Violence. Join My Sister’s Place for an open-air exhibition of t-shirts created by survivors and their kids that tell the stories of how they overcame abuse with courage and hope. Join us for music, food, art and more. Bring your friends and help break the silence. Learn more: http://bit.ly/Clothesline2017

Domestic Violence in the District: Why We Need Culturally Specific Services

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Join the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV) for a presentation about cultural humility and culturally specific services, and why they are so critical for effectively serving the needs of survivors. RSVP: http://bit.ly/JAWBServices

Domestic Violence in the District: Housing Needs in the District

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Join the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV) for a presentation about the housing and shelter needs of domestic violence survivors, and how survivor housing needs are different than those of other individuals experiencing homelessness. | RSVP: http://bit.ly/JAWBHousing

Paint the Town Purple

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Paint the Town Purple during our 8thth annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month kick-off event, DCCADV staff, member programs and volunteers will be at local metro stations across the city sharing resources, information and purple giveaways to engage the community in preventing domestic violence. VOLUNTEER: http://bit.ly/PTTP2017.  

Pro Bono Training: Litigating Protection Order Cases for Domestic Violence Victims

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The DC Volunteer Lawyers Project (DCVLP) provides the resources that attorneys need to be a voice in court for domestic violence victims, including hands-on mentorship and malpractice insurance. This upcoming training will prepare any interested attorneys to represent victims in obtaining “stay-away” orders against their abusers. Cases last just 8-12 days on average, DC Bar membership not required. RSVP: http://bit.ly/DCVLP

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