The Last Thing Hanging in the Closet: Domestic Violence in LGBT Relationships (Legal Issues and Remedies)
This workshop will address domestic violence in lesbian, gay and transgender relationships, specifically focusing on legal issues and remedies. Presentation will include the ABA's recent efforts around creating national training and education for attorneys representing victims.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Materials:
Availability of CPOs to LGBT Victims of DV: Relevant Case Summaries (DOC)
Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders By State (DOC)
Domestic Violence in the LGBT Community: Legal Resources by Topic (DOC)
LGBT Statutes by State (DOC)
Overview of CPO Protections for LGBT Victims of Domestic Violence (DOC)
Advocacy for LBGT Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (PPT)
Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders By State (PDF)
Falling to Pieces NY State Civil Legal Remedies Available to LGBT Survivors of DV (PDF)
Tips for Representing LGBT DV Clients (DOC)
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit:
The above online course has been accredited in the following jurisdictions:
After viewing the video and jotting down the unique verification codes that appear sporadically throughout the video, you may apply for continuing legal education (CLE) credit by clicking on the appropriate state. The cost to receive a certificate of completion is $175 per course.
You will receive an email receipt of your purchase. Once the codes have been verified, LGBT Bar staff will email you a separate certificate of completion for the course you selected. Please allow 2-3 business days for the certificate to arrive.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.