Tag: Featured

In-House Counsel Pro Bono Focus Group

Monday, September 15, 2025 12:00 PM EST VRLC is opening its national pro bono program to in-house counsel and we want to hear directly from them. On Monday, September 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, we will host a virtual focus group to explore how in-house attorneys can contribute their expertise to our work with […]

Pro Bono Attorney Training

Pro Bono Attorney Training Tuesday, October 28 12:00 – 1:30 pm Mintz 1 Financial Center, Boston MA Please bring a photo ID for security Lunch will be provided. This Training Will Highlight: Representation: How to effectively and sensitively work with a victim of sexual assault or stalking and best practices applicable to pro bono representation. […]

Intentional Care: Recognizing and Addressing Vicarious Trauma

Working as a legal advocate means walking alongside survivors facing difficult, emotional, and traumatic experiences every single day. This has an impact on you — on your emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. Carrying through and continuing the good work requires intentional care for yourself and a network of support. This training will equip you with […]

Legal Insights 2025: Key Issues in Sexual Violence Law

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Virtual Event Tuesday, April 29th from 12-1pm ET Virtual Panel/1-1:15pm ET Live Q&A Legal Insights 2025: Key Issues in Sexual Violence Law “Together We Act, United We Change” is the theme of this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC) invites you to connect with a national audience for an […]

Shining Star Celebration

Pro Bono Attorney Training

Pro Bono Attorney Training Thursday, March 6, 2025 12:00 – 1:30 pm Goodwin Boston, MA   This Training Will Highlight: Representation: How to effectively and sensitively work with a victim of sexual assault or stalking and best practices applicable to pro bono representation. Safety: Representing a victim to secure a restraining order so that they […]

Webinar: Defining Teen Dating Violence

Featuring NOVA Associate Director of Youth Engagement Jasmine Uribe, this webinar aims to provide a comprehensive learning experience that empowers legal advocates and civil attorneys with knowledge, skills, and tools to recognize dating violence among teens within their communities. Through active discussions, reflection, and an exploration of youth realities, participants will better understand the impact […]

Webinar: Legal Options in K-12 Education for Youth Survivors of DVSAS

Following an incident of sexual or dating violence, young survivors often struggle at school – academically, socially, and behaviorally. This webinar for civil attorneys and legal advocates will explore the legal options available to survivors in elementary school, middle school, and high school. The webinar will preview VRLC’s new Youth in Education Settings Legal Services […]

Responding to Sexual Harm with Restorative Justice: A Primer for OVW-Funded Attorneys

Increasingly, sexual assault survivors seek remedies outside of the criminal and civil justice systems. Many are interested in exploring restorative approaches to address their safety needs following an assault. OVW-funded attorneys are faced with more questions than answers about how to proceed. What role should an attorney have in a restorative process? Will a client’s […]

Webinar: Legal Issue Spotting and Referrals for Advocates

Webinar: February 21, 11am-12:30pm Pacific/2-3:30pm Eastern Companion Discussion Session: February 22, 12-1pm Pacific/3-4pm Eastern In this webinar and companion discussion session for advocates, VRLC attorneys Maura Crossin and Alexia Tomlinson will explore how to incorporate legal issue spotting into client intakes, and provide guidance on when — and how — to make an attorney referral. […]