Webinar
The Road Less Traveled: A Path to Civil Justice for Victims of Crime
Crime victims face many obstacles accessing justice and rebuilding their lives. The civil justice system offers victims another opportunity to obtain justice. However, this opportunity is often missed because victims and service providers are unprepared to direct victims toward civil action. The National Crime Victim Bar Association for Victims is offering a free webinar on […]
Maintaining Lawyer Wellness in the Face of COVID-19 and a Troubled Economy
The effects of “the new normal” vary from lawyer to lawyer, but they include increased alcohol usage, sleeping less, feeling anxious/stressed, having headaches, gaining weight, being distracted at home and unable to focus on their law practice, worrying over finances, being frightened of contracting COVID-19, feeling overwhelmed learning new technologies, feeling lonely or depressed, etc. […]
It Takes a Village: Protecting the Elderly from Abuse
Now more than ever, the vulnerabilities of elderly populations are clear. Older adults are more likely to suffer physical, emotional, and financial abuse. Trained advocates and family members can benefit from being able to recognize warning signs of abuse and knowing what steps to take when abuse is suspected. During COVID-19, awareness and advocacy for […]
Beyond the Restraining Order: Civil Options for Victims of Domestic Violence
Civil domestic violence remedies too often get lost in the gap between the family law attorney and the personal injury attorney. This webinar will explore how victims of domestic violence can use civil lawsuits to obtain justice, hold responsible parties accountable, and obtain the financial resources needed to rebuild their lives. Attorneys can assist survivors […]
Elder Abuse: What Do We Know from Research and Practice?
The Center for Victim Research (CVR) invites you to attend our upcoming webinar, “Elder Abuse: What Do We Know from Research and Practice" on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 2 to 3 pm ET, which will focus on the current evidence surrounding challenges faced by older adult victims of crime. CVR researchers, Storm Ervin and Erica Henderson, will […]
A Right to Know: What Human Trafficking Survivors and Their Advocates Need to Know About Monetary Remedies in the Law
In 2003, Congress amended Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) to add a civil remedy provision. Most states have now followed Congress’ lead by passing human trafficking laws that also included a survivor’s right to sue. For many years these civil remedy provisions in the law have been underutilized in the fight against the crime of […]
Parking in the Red Zone: Understanding Violent Crimes in Parking Lots
According to the Department of Justice, more than 7% of all non-murder, violent victimizations occur in parking lots. Though that calculation does not include murders, this webinar will step though some of the most important violent crimes of all kinds that occur in parking lots. For each, there will be a discussion of how to […]
Criminal vs. Civil cases: Understanding the Crucial Interplay for Sexual Abuse/Assault Victims
Often, victims of sexual assault and their families face many uncertainties and difficult choices in the aftermath of an assault, including whether to hire an attorney and what to expect from a prosecutor versus a civil attorney. One of the most confusing aspects of our justice system is the interplay between the civil and criminal […]
