…and survivors of intimate partner abuse. Our mission is to create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice. We believe no one standing up for their rights should have to do it alone. Whatever our clients are up against, we’re here for them. At AVLF, ‘here’ means many things. It means beside them in court; at our downtown legal clinics nearly every Saturday of the year; in our two offices in the Fulton County Cour…
…May, the State Bar of Georgia’s Family Law Section awarded AVLF’s Safe and Stable Families Director, Jamie Perez, the Kurt Kegel Memorial Scholarship. One of five recipients of a Family Law Section scholarship to attend the annual Family Law Institute, Jamie was singled out for her accomplishments and received this special award at the conference. This is the second year the State Bar’s Family Law Section has awarded the Kurt Kegel Memorial Schola…
Cristina is the Director of Legal Services for the Safe & Stable Families Project. Cristina oversees the Intimate Partner Abuse Program, the Family Law Program, and the Guardian ad Litem Program. Together, these programs assist survivors of intimate partner abuse with an array of legal and social services. Prior to her position at AVLF, Cristina served the low-income community of Atlanta for 12 years as an attorney with the Atlanta Legal Aid Soci…
Kenya is the Director of Social Services for the Safe & Stable Families Project. Kenya oversees the Social Work & Advocacy Program and the Standing with Survivors Program (which includes the mobile advocacy unit and outreach services). Together, her dedicated team provides essential resources, education, and support to survivors of intimate partner abuse. Kenya has a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina and a Bache…
…nting survivors of intimate partner violence. AVLF staff from the Safe and Stable Families Project will equip you with the necessary tools and confidence to provide legal assistance and representation to survivors of intimate partner violence and stalking in 12-Month Protective Order hearings. 3.5 CLE credits will be available for this training. If you would like to receive these credits, registration costs $17.50 and will cover the cost of the CL…
…ow to represent survivors in their time of need. Our staff from the Safe & Stable Families Project will equip you with the necessary tools and confidence to provide legal assistance and representation to survivors of intimate partner abuse and stalking in 12-Month Protective Order hearings. They will discuss changes to hearings in response to the pandemic, and prepare you for virtual representation. This training has been approved for 3.5 CLE hour…
…Learn how to represent survivors in their time of need. Our staff from the Safe & Stable Families Project will equip you with the necessary tools and confidence to provide legal assistance and representation to survivors of intimate partner abuse and stalking in 12-Month Protective Order hearings. Tuesday, May 18, 2021 • 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Wednesday, May 19, 2021 • 10:00 AM-11:30 AM REGISTRATION 14477…
…se in the United States, there remain many misconceptions about intimate partner abuse and domestic violence. In the second edition of our new webinar series – and in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month – our Safe and Stable Families team will share some surprising realities about intimate partner abuse. We’ll get to the heart of the epidemic and discuss what we’re doing at AVLF to help survivors break free from abuse. REGISTER NOW 14507…
…nting survivors of intimate partner violence. AVLF staff from the Safe and Stable Families Project will equip you with the necessary tools and confidence to provide legal assistance and representation to survivors of intimate partner violence and stalking in 12-Month Protective Order hearings. 3.5 CLE credits will be available for this training. If you would like to receive these credits, registration costs $17.50 and will cover the cost of the CL…
…lay a critical part in helping AVLF fulfill its mission to create safe and stable homes and families across Atlanta. AVLF and Lawyers for Equal Justice staff welcome our 2018-19 Cristo Rey Interns after the “draft”. With experienced, talented mentors and a unique working environment, our new interns will have an exclusive opportunity for learning and growth – all the tools required for their future career enhancement. The students had a joint orie…
…ow to represent survivors in their time of need. Our staff from the Safe & Stable Families Project will equip you with the necessary tools and confidence to provide legal assistance and representation to survivors of intimate partner abuse, dating violence, and stalking in 12-Month Protective Order hearings. They will also discuss changes to hearings in response to the pandemic, and prepare you for virtual representation. This training has been ap…
…Learn how to represent survivors in their time of need. Our staff from the Safe & Stable Families Project will equip you with the necessary tools and confidence to provide legal assistance and representation to survivors of intimate partner abuse and stalking in 12-Month Protective Order hearings. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 • 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Wednesday, July 14, 2021 • 10:00 AM-11:30 AM REGISTRATION 14477…
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