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 present findings from CVR’s synthesis on elder abuse, exploring a wide range of abusive behaviors and including materials produced by researchers, practitioners, and organizations dedicated to aging and elder abuse. Guest speaker, Mary Lynn Kasunic, from the Area Agency on Aging, Region One, will describe…

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AAJ Amped Up

The need to learn more, do more and adapt is now more crucial than ever. Trial Lawyers are fighters, we fight for our clients and we fight for justice. By attending AAJ’s AMPED-UP, you will make sure you have the tools and the most up to date information for your practice and your clients. AMPED-UP is offering unparalleled education, crucial connections with a national network of lawyers, and updates to the business and technology solutions you need right now. Join us for the three day virtual event that will transform how you learn, give you access to education on your…

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Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in West Virginia

Many victims of crime do not pursue civil remedies because they are not aware of the benefits that the civil justice system can offer. Educated victim service providers are a key to raising awareness among victims about their civil justice rights. Because of this, the National Crime Victim Bar Association, NCVBA, offers free, full day, civil justice seminars across the nation in order to educate victim service providers and advocates. The seminars provide a basic overview of the civil justice system so that advocates can inform victims of appropriate legal services and remedies to help them rebuild their lives.

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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 justice systems. This webinar will explain the differences between the two systems, specifically as they pertain to sexual assault and abuse victims and what victims can expect from each of the systems. Attorneys Dave Ring and Matt Murphy will discuss their experience with both the…

Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in Georgia

Georgia State University College of Law 85 Park Place NE, Atlanta, Georgia

Many victims of crime do not pursue civil remedies because they are not aware of the benefits that the civil justice system can offer. Educated victim service providers are a key to raising awareness among victims about their civil justice rights. Because of this, the National Crime Victim Bar Association, NCVBA, offers free, full day, civil justice seminars across the nation in order to educate victim service providers and advocates. The seminars provide a basic overview of the civil justice system so that advocates can inform victims of appropriate legal services and remedies to help them rebuild their lives.

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Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in West Virginia

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston

Many victims of crime do not pursue civil remedies because they are not aware of the benefits that the civil justice system can offer. Educated victim service providers are a key to raising awareness among victims about their civil justice rights. Because of this, the National Crime Victim Bar Association, NCVBA, offers free, full day, civil justice seminars across the nation in order to educate victim service providers and advocates. The seminars provide a basic overview of the civil justice system so that advocates can inform victims of appropriate legal services and remedies to help them rebuild their lives.

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