Using Jurisdictional Statutes to Assist Domestic Violence Survivors: Beyond the Basics

Has a domestic violence survivor ever asked you if she can leave the state with her children? Have you ever worked with a survivor who has fled to your state with her children for safety? Do you know what to do when a court in one state has entered a custody order and a court in another state has entered a protection order about the same children? The LRC, in partnership with the Battered Women’s Justice Project, will be offering a webinar on basic interstate custody issues. This webinar will provide participants with an overview of the various federal and state laws that govern interstate custody cases. It is designed for attorneys, victim advocates, and other community partners who wish to understand the basic framework of how these laws fit together.