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Application for Family Law Attorney Community of Practice
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Contact Information
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Name
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Job Title
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Organization
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Address
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City/Town
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State/Province
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ZIP/Postal Code
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Email Address
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Phone Number
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Fax
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Organization type
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Attorney - Pro Bono
Attorney - Firm
Court Appointed Child Advocate
Community Advocacy Organization Staff
Culturally Specific Community Programs
Disability/Deaf Organization Staff (and Boards)
Dual Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Program Staff (and Boards)
Educators (teachers, university faculty)
Elder Organization Staff (non-governmental)
Faith-Based Organization Staff
Immigration Organization Staff (non-governmental)
Sexual Assault Program Staff (and Boards)
Social Service Organization Staff
State, Tribal and/or Territory Coalition (Staff and Boards)
Other National Technical Assistance Providers
Other (please specify)
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Organization Website
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Type of Grant
Legal Assistance for Victims
STOP
ARREST
RURAL
Culturally & Linguistically Specific
Technical Assistance
State Coalition
Other (please specify)
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Are you generally available to meet telephonically once a month?
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No
Yes (please specify available day/time)
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Please indicate your total years of experience working with immigrant or refugee survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault:
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Please indicate your total years of experience working with immigrant children survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault:
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Please indicate the number of cases in which you encountered immigration issues in a family court:
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Approximately how many VAWA self-petitions have you worked on?
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Approximately how many U visa applications have you worked on?
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What is your average case load?
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Approximately how many cases have you worked with clients that have limited English proficiency?
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Approximately how many times have you worked with interpreters or translators for cases?
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Discuss any training you have received on VAWA immigration based remedies.
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What areas of family law are you most interested in learning about?
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In what area of family law are you encountering the most challenges?
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What area of family law do you feel you have the most experience litigating?
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What issues are common issues litigated in your family case load?
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In the past, have you collaborated with domestic violence or sexual assault programs?
Yes
No
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Have you ever represented a victim of domestic abuse or sexual assault in obtaining a protection order?
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Do you enjoy working in team-oriented settings with others?
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Are you willing and able to voice feedback in a respectful constructive manner?
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If you are an experienced attorney, how would you mentor or support newer family lawyers?
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If you are a new family law attorney, what kind of mentorship opportunities are you looking for?
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Do you speak any language other than English?
No
Yes (please specify)
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Describe your experience working with underrepresented persons in your community.
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Have you ever provided instruction or training for others working with survivors of abuse?
Yes
No
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What are the challenges you have encountered in your work with immigrant families?
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Are you involved in any partnerships that support your work?
No
Yes (please specify)
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What is the most common country of origin among your clients?
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What languages do most of your clients speak?
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We value access and safety, and we strive to make our meetings accessible and welcoming to all participants. Please indicate any accommodations to fully participate in the Community of Practice.
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Is there anything else you would like to share with us to consider with your application?
