Monday, June 12, 2017 from 09:30AM - 12:15PM
Legal Advocacy for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors
Have you ever wondered what it means to legally advocate for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence? How do victims’ rights and legal advocacy in criminal cases collide? What can private attorneys do to better advocate for their clients, and what can community based advocates do without engaging in the unauthorized practice of law? This presentation aims to answer these questions by providing case examples, practical skills, and concrete advice.