Working with Domestic Violence Survivors: A Mental Health Perspective to Consider
Jennifer Beckstead Domestic violence cases may be some of the most challenging and frustrating cases you deal with. Their challenges differ depending on the area of law you practice. For instance, if you’re a prosecutor, perhaps you want a clean,…
Read Full ArticleWhy Can’t We Just Be Nice?
Melanie E. Baillie Although I will admit that I like catchy titles, this article is not about being “nice.” As attorneys, we cannot always be “nice,” and we are not called to be. Rather, the topic de jour is civility…
Read Full ArticleWhat’s the Plan? Housing Issues During Domestic Violence Cases
Jacob B. Workman[i] Dictionary.com, Domestic Meaning, https://www.dictionary.com/browse/domestic (last visited Oct. 25, 2022). Domestic violence (“DV”) training for attorneys is often focused on the violence portion, and with good reason. Violence from a family or household member has a long-lasting and…
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