Trauma and aging affect the brain in particular ways, and advocates and attorneys may face unique challenges in assisting such clients. This training will provide an introduction the neurobiology of trauma, the aging brain, and issues that may affect older adults’ cognitive functioning (Alzheimer’s disease, dementia).

presented by

Laura Cook & Keeley Frank

Victim advocates can be a vital part of a victim/survivor’s experience. Understanding advocacy and the role of victim advocates can help attorneys better leverage these services to benefit the victims in their cases.

presented by

Katrina Rodriguez and Cecilia Wolfe

The rights of crime victims include the right to privacy.   When victims' records are subpoenaed, a victim’s right of privacy may be violated without the victim even knowing that an invasion of privacy has occurred.  Learn some practical pointers on how to assist victims in protecting their privacy.

presented by

Russell P. Butler, Esq.

Interested in immigration law? Interested in victims’ rights? Join NCVLI and presenter Joshua Medina for a discussion outlining opportunities to assert victims’ rights when they intersect with immigration law and highlighting mechanisms helpful to crime victims interacting with the immigration process.

presented by

Joshua Medina, J.D.

Get up-to-date on victims’ rights!  Over the past year courts across the nation have issued decisions that significantly impact representation of crime victims.  Join NCVLI and trainers Amy Liu and Desiree Staeffler for an online training as they discuss select 2017 and 2018 cases of interest to victims’ rights practitioners.

presented by

Amy C. Liu, J.D., & Desiree Staeffler, J.D.