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Mobilizing the legal profession to provide access to justice and safety for victims of domestic violence. | |
What's New
2008 Law Student Writing Competition Winners AnnouncedCongratulations to Amanda Proctor (1st Place), Andrea Gittleman (2nd Place) and Lisa Snead (3rd Place), this year's Law Student Writing Competition Winners. To read their excellent articles about domestic violence and the law, click here. |
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ABA Adopts Policy Supporting "IVAWA"At its Annual Meeting in August 2008, the ABA adopted policy urging federal, state, local, territorial and tribal governments to adopt legislation and appropriate funding to strengthen protection and assistance for victims of gender-based violence within the United States and abroad, and urging Congress to enact and fund the International Violence Against Women Act of 2007 or similar legislation. Click here for the full policy. |
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Key Information for Attorneys
Key Information, Data and Research for Domestic Violence Attorneys
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Commission News
Support the National Domestic Violence Volunteer Attorney Network Act
The U.S. House and Senate are both considering legislation designed to harness the skills, enthusiasm and dedication of pro bono lawyers by creating a network of volunteer attorneys to combat domestic violence.
To learn more, and read the full text of the bills, click here.
New ABA Websites in Support of DV
The Commission has been working in collaboration with other ABA entities on two new projects, both of which have launched websites full of resources. These websites are both dynamic works-in-progress and will serve many functions, including acting as a clearinghouse for information for attorneys on trafficking in persons and LGBT domestic violence. Click the links for more information.
National Leadership and Training for Civil Legal Assistance to Victims of Human Trafficking
Legal Assistance for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Victims of Domestic Violence
Standards of Practice adopted by the ABA
Our Standards of Practice for Lawyers Representing Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in Civil Protection Order Cases were adopted as policy by the ABA House of Delegates on August 13, 2007. Download your copy here!
Key Statistics
Jobs and Internships
Are You in Danger?
If you feel that you are in danger, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
The Commission on Domestic Violence does not provide lawyer referrals nor do we give legal advice to survivors of domestic violence. Persons seeking such information may wish to consult the following:
ABA Consumers' Guide to Legal Help
State Domestic Violence Coalitions
