14318 Employment Opportunities AVLF creates safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice. View Our Current Openings black-bg Open Positions white-bg AVLF is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other c…
…n representing 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…
…ier this 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 Memori…
…in these cases, with the full support and assistance of our Safe & Stable Families Project staff. Who Can Participate: attorneys (training required) Read more Housing Court Assistance Center When a tenant files their answer in an eviction case, a single mistake on the paperwork can cause the tenant to automatically lose their case. Join us in the Fulton County Courthouse to help tenants properly fill out the forms. Who Can Participate: attorneys…
…ey will play 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 j…
…ng and nuanced topic, and understanding how to make decisions and recommendations that ensure the safety and well-being of an entire family is a formidable task. This class will discuss a range of topics that can help steer decision-makers and investigators towards safe and sound recommendations for children in families where intimate partner violence is alleged. Topics will include best practices and common pitfalls in practice, the neuroscience…
…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 26, 2020 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2020 • 10:00 AM -12:00 PM REGISTRATION 14477…
…rs Foundation won this award as an organization making significant headway against an issue facing Atlanta. AVLF was selected for their efforts in Thomasville Heights to keep students in school and families in safe, stable homes since schools cannot thrive with a student body forced to live in unstable housing with deplorable conditions.” We’re so proud and honored!…
…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. REGISTRATION 14477…
…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, 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…
…ndation continued its long-time support of AVLF by awarding $75,000 to our Safe and Stable Families Program. A historic supporter of AVLF’s domestic violence work, the Georgia Bar Foundation focuses on improving the administration of justice. Additionally, they are also responsible for re-allocating the funds Georgia received from the Bank of America settlement to be directed toward community revitalization. Recognizing AVLF for our impact in stab…
…n representing 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…
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