Event Spotlight
NAVRA is a project of NCVLI. Explore NAVRA and other NCVLI events that promote balance and fairness in the justice system through crime victim centered legal advocacy, education, and resource sharing.
Access to Justice: Making it Real
During the trial of a man convicted of a number of crimes, including residential burglary, one of his victims, an individual with developmental disabilities, was afforded a facility dog, Ellie. On appeal defendant argued that affording the victim the aid of a facility dog was so prejudicial as to amount to a violation of his constitutional right to a fair trial. The intermediate court of appeals rejected defendant’s argument but defendant has sought further review in the Washington Supreme Court.
Justice for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Images
The unique and acute nature of the trauma experienced by child-victims of sexual abuse when images of their victimization are preserved and viewed by others is well-documented.
July is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Stanford California: ABC's of Representing Victims of Crime
Access to justice requires competent legal advocacy, and yet too often victims of crime do not receive the legal representation that they need to protect their rights. You can help! On June 29, 2012, the country’s leading experts on victim law from the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) will conduct a full day practical skills continuing legal education course* at Stanford Law School.
Victims' Rights: A Local & National Perspective
Presented in partnership with Lutheran Community Services NW & Clark County Prosecuting Attorney, Tony Golik. Please join us for this unique training exploring the history of Victims’ Rights in America. This training will provide a comprehensive overview of crime victims’ rights in the United States, as well as take a closer look at what we’re doing in Washington. The training will:
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Oregon Advanced State Victim Assistance Academy
Statewide Restitution Summit
Washington State Victim Assistance Academy: Vancouver
In collaboration with the Washington Coalition of Crime Victim Advocates (WCCVA), NCVLI is spearheading training at the Washington State Victim Assistance Academy, to be held in Vancouver, Washington from April 23-26, 2018.
Washington State Victim Assistance Academy: Vancouver
In collaboration with the Washington Coalition of Crime Victim Advocates (WCCVA), NCVLI is spearheading training at the Washington State Victim Assistance Academy, to be held in Vancouver, Washington from April 23-26, 2018.
Legal Restrictions on Litigant and Witness Anonymity in a Digital Age
A live webcast presented by Jennifer A. Brobst, J.D., LL.M., Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University School of Law.
Hearing in Silence & Listening Past Noise: Creating a Foundation for Advocacy at First Contact
Join Meg Garvin, Executive Director of the National Crime Victim Law Institute, on April 27th for a workshop on creating a foundation for advocacy at first contact with victims. Presented in association with the Center for Community Engagement, this training is offering as part of a series of free workshops with the aim to provide attendees with the information, skills and resources needed to help support them in acting in resistance to hate and bias.
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