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March 2022

In this issue:

  • Sacramento Shooting is a Tragic Reminder Why Laws Must Change
  • FVAP in Court: Restraining Order Rights
  • Banding Together to End Domestic Violence
  • Housing & Employment Justice Program: New Resources Available
  • Washington Corner: New Team Member Spotlight

February 2022 Newsletter

In this issue:

  • Daily Journal Names FVAP’s Executive Director Top Family Law Lawyer 
  • Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month 
  • FVAP Program & Resource Updates
  • Law Clerks & Volunteer Spotlight
  • Washington Corner: Coercive Control May Soon Be Added to the Legal Definition of Domestic Violence 

January 2022 Newsletter

In this issue:

  • Supreme Court Victory Affirms Survivors’ Right to Sue for Harassment & Assault
  • Legal Victory Clarifies Rights to Renew a Restraining Order
  • Stalking Awareness Month
  • FVAP’s Training on Newest Cases Affecting Survivors
  • Washington Corner: Learning from the Indigenous Survivor Experience

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Media Coverage

Daily Journal Names FVAP Executive Director Top Family Law Lawyer

February 16, 2022 by FVAP

FVAP, Washington’s Senior Managing Attorney, FVAP’s Executive Director, Erin Smith, was just named a Top Family Law Lawyer of 2022 by the Daily Journal for her many successes in family law. Among them is leading FVAP on the path to change the legal landscape for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based abuse. Read the profile of Erin in the Daily Journal here (subscription required).

FVAP Article Opposing Coercive Control Bill Published in the Daily Journal

JUNE 12, 2020 by FVAP

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.

 

FVAP Article on Secretly Recorded Evidence Gets Published

FEBRUARY 26, 2020 by FVAP

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.

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COVID-19 update: While FVAP is open and our services continue to be available, as of March 9, 2020, in order to ensure the safety and well-being of clients and FVAP staff, we are meeting with visitors only by appointment until further notice. Our helpline is (510) 380-6243, and our business line is (510) 858-7358. You may also email us at info@fvaplaw.org.
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