DVRO Litigation: Disturbing the Peace and Coercive Control
This webinar will cover litigating a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) case when the primary allegations are “disturbing the peace” & coercive control. Beginning with an overview of applicable statutory authority and case law, the webinar will provide practical guidance on pleading preparation and courtroom advocacy. Attendees will leave with important insights into navigating the […]
The Homeless Assistance and Housing Support Programs
The Homeless Assistance and Housing Support Programs provide housing assistance, including financial support, to CalWORKs families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. These programs can offer financial assistance, housing navigation, case management, and credit repair. Watch to learn more about how to access and navigate these essential programs! Presented by Palmer Buchholz of The Public […]
California’s Housing Disability Advocacy Program
The Housing Disability Advocacy Program assists individuals who are likely eligible for disability benefits and experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness with applying for disability benefit programs and provides housing assistance to help clients find safe and decent housing that is affordable and sustainable. HDAP offers benefit advocacy, housing assistance, outreach, and case management. Join […]
Protected: Mindfulness for Changemakers: Part 2
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Litigating Your Restraining Order Case Part II: DVRO Renewals
This webinar takes you through the basic steps of litigating a renewal in a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) case, starting with an overview of applicable legal standards. We discuss timing your filing; preparing your paperwork; service, including alternate service options; preparing for and presenting your case at trial, including evidence considerations; and post-representation issues. […]
SB115, the CA COVID 19 Rent Relief Appeals Process, and Wrap Around Services
As of April 1, 2022, the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program no longer accepts new applications. Some cities or counties may have additional resources, including local rent relief programs, to help Californians cover the cost of their rent or utility payments. Still, many programs may have already ended, and others may have specific requirements for […]
Raising The Grade for Breastfeeding Access in CA Schools: A Primer on the Rights of Pregnant and Parenting Students & Employees
Federal and state law requires equal treatment, including adequate accommodations, for all pregnant and parenting students and employees in California, yet those who are pregnant and parenting are often discriminated against and unable to obtain the same education as their non-pregnant and parenting counterparts. Too often a school’s policies do not reflect the rights and […]
The Future of Title IX
This webinar will teach attendees about the legal process the Department of Education must undertake in order to comply with President Biden’s Executive Order to immediately review, rescind, and replace recent Title IX Regulations implemented under former President Trump. Attendees will receive information about the scope of the problem of sexual assault and harassment in […]
Unlawful Detainers A-Z: Motions to vacate
This is an in-depth training on motions to vacate. It is designed to help you assist litigants engaged in the unlawful detainer process and how to identify potential issues. Presenter: David Hall, Centro Legal de la Raza
Unlawful Detainers A-Z: Covid Requirements – Tenant and Landlord Responsibilities
This training session will be an overview of current COVID-19 eviction landlord obligations, tenant protections, and court procedures. This training is designed to help you assist litigants engaged in the unlawful detainer process and how to identify potential issues. Presenter: Lorraine Lopez, Western Center on Law and Poverty