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Domestic Violence (JS 636)

July 14-17, 2008 / Reno, NV
Tuition: $985 (Early Discount: $885 by 4/15/08)
Conference Fee: $235

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Domestic violence cases are some of the most emotionally challenging cases that judges handle. After this course, judges will be able to describe the dynamics of both batterers and victims, and evaluate the effectiveness of batterers’ programs and other treatment modalities; assess the information necessary to grant protection orders; articulate the effects of domestic violence on children; discuss full faith and credit issues regarding firearms, protection orders and interstate enforcement issues; effectively manage pretrial issues and trials; and rule on evidentiary issues.

Qualifies for 2 credits toward the Judicial Studies degree and as an elective in the Certificate in Judicial Development, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills programs.

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Other NJC Family Law Courses
The NJC offers other family law courses including Handling Domestic Violence Cases in Tribal Court, Managing Cases Involving Persons with
Mental Disabilities, Managing Challenging Family Law Cases
(NCJFCJ) (JS 634), and
Practical Approaches to Family Issues in
Tribal Court.