Application for Family Law Attorney Community of Practice Survey

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* 1. Contact Information

Name *

Job Title *

Organization *

Address *

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Fax

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* 2. Organization type

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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* 3. Organization Website

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* 4. Type of Grant

Legal Assistance for Victims

STOP

ARREST

RURAL

Culturally & Linguistically Specific

Technical Assistance

State Coalition

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Are you generally available to meet telephonically once a month?

Yes (please specify available day/time)

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* 6. Please indicate your total years of experience working with immigrant or refugee survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault:

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* 7. Please indicate your total years of experience working with immigrant children survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault:

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* 8. Please indicate the number of cases in which you encountered immigration issues in a family court:

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* 9. Approximately how many VAWA self-petitions have you worked on?

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* 10. Approximately how many U visa applications have you worked on?

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* 11. What is your average case load?

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* 12. Approximately how many cases have you worked with clients that have limited English proficiency?

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* 13. Approximately how many times have you worked with interpreters or translators for cases?

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* 14. Discuss any training you have received on VAWA immigration based remedies.

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* 15. What areas of family law are you most interested in learning about?

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* 16. In what area of family law are you encountering the most challenges?

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* 17. What area of family law do you feel you have the most experience litigating?

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* 18. What issues are common issues litigated in your family case load?

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* 19. In the past, have you collaborated with domestic violence or sexual assault programs?

Yes

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* 20. Have you ever represented a victim of domestic abuse or sexual assault in obtaining a protection order?

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* 21. Do you enjoy working in team-oriented settings with others?

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* 22. Are you willing and able to voice feedback in a respectful constructive manner?

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* 23. If you are an experienced attorney, how would you mentor or support newer family lawyers?

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* 24. If you are a new family law attorney, what kind of mentorship opportunities are you looking for?

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* 25. Do you speak any language other than English?

Yes (please specify)

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* 26. Describe your experience working with underrepresented persons in your community.

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* 27. Have you ever provided instruction or training for others working with survivors of abuse?

Yes

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* 28. What are the challenges you have encountered in your work with immigrant families?

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* 29. Are you involved in any partnerships that support your work?

Yes (please specify)

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* 30. What is the most common country of origin among your clients?

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* 31. What languages do most of your clients speak?

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* 32. 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.

Application for Family Law Attorney Community of Practice

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Organization type

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* 3. Organization Website

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* 4. Type of Grant

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* 5. Are you generally available to meet telephonically once a month?

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* 6. Please indicate your total years of experience working with immigrant or refugee survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault:

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* 7. Please indicate your total years of experience working with immigrant children survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault:

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* 8. Please indicate the number of cases in which you encountered immigration issues in a family court:

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* 9. Approximately how many VAWA self-petitions have you worked on?

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* 10. Approximately how many U visa applications have you worked on?

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* 11. What is your average case load?

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* 12. Approximately how many cases have you worked with clients that have limited English proficiency?

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* 13. Approximately how many times have you worked with interpreters or translators for cases?

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* 14. Discuss any training you have received on VAWA immigration based remedies.

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* 15. What areas of family law are you most interested in learning about?

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* 16. In what area of family law are you encountering the most challenges?

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* 17. What area of family law do you feel you have the most experience litigating?

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* 18. What issues are common issues litigated in your family case load?

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* 19. In the past, have you collaborated with domestic violence or sexual assault programs?

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* 20. Have you ever represented a victim of domestic abuse or sexual assault in obtaining a protection order?

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* 21. Do you enjoy working in team-oriented settings with others?

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* 22. Are you willing and able to voice feedback in a respectful constructive manner?

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* 23. If you are an experienced attorney, how would you mentor or support newer family lawyers?

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* 24. If you are a new family law attorney, what kind of mentorship opportunities are you looking for?

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* 25. Do you speak any language other than English?

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* 26. Describe your experience working with underrepresented persons in your community.

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* 27. Have you ever provided instruction or training for others working with survivors of abuse?

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* 28. What are the challenges you have encountered in your work with immigrant families?

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* 29. Are you involved in any partnerships that support your work?

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* 30. What is the most common country of origin among your clients?

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* 31. What languages do most of your clients speak?

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* 32. 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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* 33. Is there anything else you would like to share with us to consider with your application?