Addressing Secondary and Vicarious Trauma in GAL Work
Secondary and vicarious trauma can happen during GAL work. Engaging in sustainable practice requires an understanding of traumatic stress reactions to exposure to others’ experiences of suffering.
Nuisance Ordinances: How They Work, Who They Harm, and How to Fight Them
This webinar provides an overview of how nuisance ordinances jeopardize housing for survivors of gender-based violence, as well as provide tools to combat these harmful laws.
How Attorneys and Advocates Can Assist Survivors with Interstate Custody and Relocation Cases
The session explores legal issues involved when survivors cross state or tribal lines with their children. Participants will learn about the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and related laws.
This interactive webinar provides an overview of the requirements of the full faith and credit provision and how enforcement operates across state, tribal, and territorial boundaries through different scenarios.