Webinar: Language Access: A Lifesaver for Survivors

February 18, 2019 by Elise Buchbinder

Join Carmel Capati, Court Interpreter Program Manager of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and Megan Sprecher, Immigration and Poverty Law Attorney at End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, for a webinar about language access. Learn about how and when agencies and organizations that receive federal funding need to provide interpreting services and written translations to people with limited English proficiency. This webinar will focus especially on language access for survivors.

DV Homicide Prevention Roundtable

January 6, 2019 by Elise Buchbinder

In 2016, Wisconsin experienced the highest number of domestic violence-related homicides since End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin began tracking this information in the year 2000. Spend a day learning about and discussing ways that we can work together to reduce this grim statistic.

Basic Restraining Order Training

January 6, 2019 by Elise Buchbinder

This training is designed for any advocate who will assist individuals to obtain restraining orders. Participants will learn how to help a victim assess whether they want a restraining order and explain the process to obtain one, determine eligibility for different types of orders, and assist a victim to complete a petition and to prepare for court. Recent legislation related to restraining orders will be covered. This training will also be offered in the Fall. See the flyer and agenda for additional details.