Dec 13, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM (MT)
The legal issues victims of crime are navigating can be complex, and may involve criminal law, family law, tort law, housing law, probate, and other matters. With more than 50,000 violent crimes reported in Colorado last year, and many more not reported, there is a substantial need for qualified and competent attorneys working in various areas of law who are interested in working with crime victims and survivors across the state.
This full-day CLE presented by experts on victim issues provides cutting-edge information and resources on how best to work with crime victims, no matter what area of law you practice. Presentations on the neurobiology of trauma and the impact true crime has on victims and survivors will provide a foundation for understanding many of the issues victims face as they navigate legal options. Additional presentations will address legal remedies for victims of image-based sexual abuse (revenge porn), and effective collaboration to enforce victims’ rights in criminal cases.
No matter what area of law you practice in, having an understanding of how to identify and address those issues is beneficial. Ethical representation of crime victims, with an understanding of the additional systemic barriers faced by traditionally marginalized populations as they navigate their legal issues will also be integrated throughout the training.
About RMvlc
Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center (RMvlc) is a nonprofit law firm providing pro bono legal services to victims of crime since 2009. RMvlc elevates victims' voices, champions victims' rights, and transforms the systems impacting them. RMvlc was founded by Dr. Sheri Vanino and John Clune, Esq. whose vision was to help enforce victims' rights through the criminal justice process and ensure victims had meaningful access to participate in the prosecution of their cases. This vision has grown to provide victims access to a full spectrum of legal remedies that address the many complex legal issues that arise as a result of victimization. In 2012, RMvlc launched the Legal Information Network of Colorado (LINC) program. This program aims to provide legal information and resources to victims of crime and service providers through a helpline, an informational and interactive website, and a network of specially trained
Navigators. The Title IX Legal Services program began in 2018 to respond to the ever-increasing need for representation of student survivors as they navigate access to education and the Title IX process in educational settings. RMvlc is funded through state and local grants. Your registration fee supports the long-term sustainability of RMvlc and ensures our services remain free to victims across Colorado.
Save on your registration fee – join the Rocky Mountain Victim Lawyers Association today ! CBA-CLE will email webinar access information 24-48 hours before the program.
Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
CBA-CLE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment. To request an accommodation please contact clereception@cobar.org at least 14 business days in advance.
The program is accredited in Colorado. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.