Please check back for additional information on the Virtual Regional Training. 

The criminal justice system can be daunting. In fact, for lay persons, particularly those experiencing trauma, it is nearly unnavigable. Accessible legal representation is critical if victims’ rights are to be meaningful. Unfortunately, many victims are unable to access the attorneys they need. The National Alliance of Victims’ Rights Attorneys & Advocates (NAVRA), a Project of the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI), now has the first national, victims' rights-focused Pro Bono Portal to address that gap.

This Training will discuss trauma-informed communication with survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Check back for more details and registration.

A live webcast presented by Jennifer A. Brobst, J.D., LL.M., Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University School of Law.

Data shows that people living in rural areas face high rates of victimization and myriad hurdles to accessing justice, including a lack of services, limited infrastructure hindering access to existing services, geographic challenges, and language access. Gaps in the availability of access to legal services in rural areas are particularly profound.