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Interpreting In Domestic Violence Matters

Interpreting In Domestic Violence Matters. Carla M. Mathers, Esquire, SC: L A MARIE Center Presentation. Domestic Violence. Statistics Public policy Procedure. Understanding DV Procedure. Civil system Criminal system. Definitions. Domestic Violence Sexual Assault/Rape

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Interpreting In Domestic Violence Matters

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  1. Interpreting In Domestic Violence Matters Carla M. Mathers, Esquire, SC: L A MARIE Center Presentation

  2. Domestic Violence • Statistics • Public policy • Procedure

  3. Understanding DV Procedure • Civil system • Criminal system

  4. Definitions • Domestic Violence • Sexual Assault/Rape • Relationship Rape • Stalking/Cyber Stalking • Protective Orders • Domestic Violence Courts

  5. Defined: Person Eligible for Relief & Abuse • Person Eligible • Spouse • Cohabitant • Familial relation • Relative or child in common • Abuse • Serious bodily harm • Fear of imminent serious bodily harm • Assault • Rape/sexual offense • False imprisonment • Abuse of child or vulnerable adult

  6. Provisions: Orders for Protection • Vocabulary dependent on state • Cease abuse provisions • Stay away provisions • No contact provisions • Restitution provisions • Relinquish firearms provisions • Custody, visitation and support provisions • Enforcement

  7. Procedure: Maryland • Interim • Temporary • Final

  8. Procedure: Orders for Protection • Relief available • Interpreting challenges

  9. Peace Orders • Person Eligible for Relief • Interim, Temporary & Final • Injunctive Relief

  10. Relationship to other Proceedings • Criminal matters • Custody and support matters • Temporary property matters • Interstate Enforcement

  11. Preparation for Interpreting • Case files • Evidence • Pro Se parties • Linguistic choices

  12. Interpreting Protocol • Appearance conflicts • Visual language issues • Providing resources • Advocacy services

  13. Advocacy Services: ADWAS Austin, TexasDenver, ColoradoMinneapolis, MinnesotaDetroit/Flint, MichiganBoston, MassachusettsBurlington, VermontRochester, New YorkColumbus, OhioSan Francisco/Bay Area, CaliforniaHonolulu, HawaiiSalt Lake City, UtahMetro Washington D.C.Chicago, IllinoisDes Moines, IowaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

  14. Next Steps • Next webinar: September 21, 2013 • Time: 1:00 to 2:30 EST • Topic: Interpreting Depositions • Archived sessions: http://www.unco.edu/marie/ • Left column navigation to Webinars • CEUs – Carolyn White at carolyn.white@unco.edu Thank you and good evening.

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