Domestic violence and related offenses including child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and violation of a protective order can carry immigration consequences for both undocumented persons and persons with lawful immigration status. This webinar covers the immigration consequences that domestic violence and related offenses have upon different immigrants and discuss how to avoid or minimize such consequences. The webinar also covers a related topic—the immigration consequences of violent offenses, including in non-DV cases.

Powerpoint slides by Melinda Pendergraph. Presented at the NACDL Post-Dobbs Defender Skills Summit in July 2023

When representing men accused of domestic violence, do lawyers consider hiring an expert for the defense? The authors note that experts can help attorneys and jurors better understand the role of stereotypes and how they play a significant role in domestic violence cases. Despite recent research finding that domestic violence is not necessarily a crime against women, the traditional ways of thinking about domestic violence continue to inform how cases are prosecuted.

At its upcoming meeting on August 12 – 13, 2019, The American Bar Association House of Delegates will consider a resolution concerning the definition of consent in sexual assault cases. NACDL opposes the proposed resolution. The resolution and report appear below, as does the NACDL position and a counter proposal, a letter from members of the American Law Institute, whose consideration of this matter is referenced in the ABA report, and a letter in support of the proposed resolution.

This webinar by New York University’s Center on Violence and Recovery (NYU CVR) explores the history, practice, policy, research motivation and findings of the Circles of Peace model. Participants learned about the foundations of restorative justice, its impact on domestic violence crimes and why the Circles of Peace model remains a compelling approach for addressing domestic violence.

Comments to the U.S. Sentencing Commission regarding proposed amendments to the sentencing guidelines.

Letter with the National Association of Federal Defenders to members of the House regarding concerns for cases in tribal courts as addressed in the proposed Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (H.R. 4970).

Letter with the National Association of Federal Defenders to members of the Senate regarding concerns for cases in tribal courts as addressed in the proposed Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (S. 1925).

President Lisa Wayne's letter to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee regarding expectations of right to counsel, due process, and other constitutional protections in prosecuting crimes occurring on Native land, as addressed in the Stand Against Violence and Empower (SAVE) Native Women Act (S. 1763, 2011).

NACDL amicus curiae brief in support of petitioner.