Legal Aftercare for the Domestic Violence Survivor
Produced by ABA-CLE and the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service and the ABA Center for Pro Bono.
Faculty:
Hon. Pamila J. Brown, Howard County, Maryland
Emberley C. Cross, Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic, San Francisco,
California
Krista Denton, Volunteer Legal Services Program, Bar Association of
San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Pam Haan, Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Portland, Oregon
This program presents tips to ensure that the domestic violence restraining
order is more than just a piece of paper, including tips on:
• How to obtain a clear and enforceable order
• How to counsel victims on safety planning
• What steps to take in the event of a violation
• How to interact effectively with police.
• How to seek civil contempt for violations
• How to effectively present a contempt case
Panelists also discuss the new ABA standards for representing victims
of domestic violence and the enforcement of protective orders after
Castle Rock.
Duration: 69 minutes
Credit Hours: 1.15 Hours in a 60-Minute State, 1.38 Hours in a 50-Minute
State
Produced: May 15, 2007
MCLE credit is subject to each state's regulations. Some states do
not approve online courses for MCLE credit or have specific rules
regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours
that may be earned through online CLE. Please contact
your state if you have any questions.
