Date: March 27, 2020 at 1:00 pm EDT
Presenters: Lore Rogers, JD, and David Garvin, MSW, LMSW
Course Time: 1 hr

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The unique dynamics of intimate partner violence are challenging for judges. Often, there are no witnesses except the alleged perpetrator and the person he or she is accused of abusing. The defendant often presents well in court. The victim may act in ways judges find illogical and frustrating. Judges know that the orders they make in court affect not only the adult(s) before them, but also children in the home.

Two nationally-respected experts with decades of experience, Lore Rogers, JD, and David Garvin, MSW, LMSW, will highlight what judges need to know about the behaviors of perpetrators of domestic violence and victims/survivors so judges may make the most informed decisions and craft effective orders that keep their communities safe.

Learning Objectives:
By understanding the behaviors of perpetrators and victims/survivors, judges will be able to:
1) Develop more effective interventions to stop the violence and better protect victims and their children;
2) Identify excuses, tactics and strategies perpetrators use for control;
3) Recognize when a perpetrator is trying to manipulate the court and/or falsely discredit the victim;
4) Stop the perpetrator from using the legal system to further abuse the victim; and
5) Be aware of implicit biases; understand why victims may act in ways that seem counter-intuitive or illogical.

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This online training course was developed under grant number SJI-20-E-018 from the State Justice Institute. The points of view expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the State Justice Institute.