We’re excited to announce “‘Coercive control’ domestic violence bill: well-intentioned, but need to be reworked” written by FVAP’s Legal Director, Nancy K.D. Lemon, and FVAP Staff Attorney, Cory Hernandez, advocating that Senate Bill 1141 not be passed was published in the Daily Journal yesterday. Unfortunately, the Bill introduces new barriers that will make it harder for many survivors to protect themselves. Our hope is that the Bill does not become law unless it is substantially amended to address its current issues.
Announcements
FVAP Article on Secretly Recorded Evidence Gets Published
The California Association of Certified Family Law Specialists just published an article written by FVAP Senior Managing Attorney, Shuray Ghorishi, and the Honorable Judge Mark Juhas in their journal! The article, California Penal Code 632: The Dilemma of Secretly Recorded Evidence in Family Law and Abuse Cases, explores the nuances of recorded communications in family court cases, including when a recording can and cannot be introduced into evidence.
FVAP Law Clerk Job Openings Fall 2020 – Remote
Law Clerk Job Openings – including Remote Options
FVAP is seeking 1-3 part-time law clerks to join our small but exceptional and dynamic team remotely for Fall 2020. Due to COVID-19, all staff are working remotely and our office is closed through the end of 2020. This position would be for a law clerk to work remotely. We value diverse experiences and backgrounds. FVAP’s clientele is extremely diverse, and we serve individuals and advocates throughout the state, including rural, suburban, and urban populations. The ideal candidate will bring skills and experiences enabling the candidate to serve these diverse populations adeptly in the context of domestic violence and appellate litigation.
FVAP Fellowship Sponsor 2021
FVAP seeks candidate to sponsor for fellowship funding!
FVAP is available to sponsor a post-graduate 2021 fellow seeking funding from another source, but may be
able to supplement secured funding commensurate with local salaries. We value diverse experiences and
backgrounds. FVAP’s clientele is extremely diverse, and we serve individuals and advocates throughout the
state, including rural, suburban, and urban populations. The ideal candidate will bring skills and experiences
enabling the candidate to serve these diverse populations adeptly in the context of domestic violence and
appellate litigation.
FVAP Hosts Monthly Legal Assistance Series
Did you know that FVAP hosts a monthly legal assistance series for members of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (CPEDV)? Today at noon we will be answering the following question: “What is the difference between privileged information and confidential information?” Afterward, there will be an open Q&A about confidentiality and mandated reporting.
Thank you to our partners on this legal assistance series, CPEDV and Confidentiality Institute!
FVAP is Raising Awareness this Month!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we’ll be doing our part to raise awareness by sharing resources for survivors and those who support them on our social media channels. On Wednesdays, we’ll be featuring resources that are most accessed through our Legal Resource Library. Make sure you’re following us on our channels and please share our posts and tweets to help us raise awareness this month!
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