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Letter From Leadership: Joining In on the Warm and Fuzzy

…d energy to make others’ lives brighter. For that matter, so is our staff. Safe and Stable Families Director Jamie Perez and her team thoughtfully choose one domestic violence client each year whose story is particularly compelling – the single dad with four kids who worked two jobs to make ends meet; the mom of seven whose ex-husband strangled her in front of their five-year-old; the young woman who was so excited when she found out she could pro…

Volunteer Training: Representing Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Civil Temporary Protective Order Hearings

Part of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Pro Bono March Madness, AVLF’s 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. You will receive 3.75 CLE credits. Register for this training today. About The Program: AVLF invites attorneys from all practice areas seeking a meaning…

Virtual Training: Representing Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse in Civil Protective Order Hearings During COVID-19

…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, August 24, 2021 • 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Wednesday, August 25, 2021 • 10:00 AM-11:30 AM REGISTRATION 14477…

New Faces at AVLF

…nt, sustainable and fair urban development, and new media. Camille Millar, Safe & Stable Families Social Worker: Growing up I always recognized the disparity between the haves and the have nots. I could never understand why the people who needed the most assistance never received resources that could help them become self-sufficient. In May 2013, I graduated with a bachelors in Social Work from Georgia State University officially starting my profe…

Virtual Training: Representing Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse in Civil Protective Order Hearings During COVID-19

…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, September 21, 2021 • 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Wednesday, September 22, 2021 • 10:00 AM-11:30 AM REGISTRATION 14477…

AVLF Receives Funding from Kendeda Fund, Community Foundation, Georgia Bar Foundation

…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…

AVLF Drafts Our New Cristo Rey Interns

…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…

Training: Representing Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse

…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…

Training: Representing Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse

…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…

Virtual Training: Representing Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse in Civil Protective Order Hearings During COVID-19

…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, October 19, 2021 • 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Wednesday, October 20, 2021 • 10:00 AM-11:30 AM REGISTRATION 14477…

Volunteer Training: Representing Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse

…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. This event is at capacity. 14477…

Volunteer Training: Representing Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Civil Temporary Protective Order Hearings

…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…