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 […]
Young Lawyers Council Case Workshop
The Young Lawyers Council hosts monthly case workshops to discuss topics and questions submitted by members, and to seek advice and guidance from other NCVBA members. These meetings open to all NCVBA members, but are for NCVBA members only. If you are interested in becoming a member, please visit victimbar.org/register-online. If you are NCVBA member […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
2020 NCBVA Conference
Hilton Downtown Atlanta 255 Courland St. NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA) National Conference provides essential, cutting-edge information on current legal subjects, as well as offers important resources and litigation strategies that attorneys need to best represent crime victims. Held in conjunction with the National Training Institute of the National Center for Victims of Crime, this annual gathering brings together […]
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 […]
