Policy & Advocacy
DCVLP uses its one-on-one experience with victims and at-risk children to advocate for better policies and legislation, and increased funding. We are active members of a number of local groups — who are working on these issues today — including:
- DC Consortium of Legal Service Providers
- DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Victim Assistance Network
- Victim Legal Network of DC
White Paper on Right to Attorney: Access to Justice for All
White Paper on Risks Associated with Parental Use of PCP
Amicus Brief
DCVLP has signed onto a number of amicus briefs in support of domestic violence victims. An amicus brief is submitted to the court by a third party as “a friend of the court” in order to assist the court in making its decision. It can be an effective way to assist the victim in the present case and improve case law for future victims/litigants facing the same legal issues.
Carrell v US – Brief of Amici Curiae
Testimony
Listen to testimony given by our Co-Executive Directors at various City Council hearings.
DCVLP Testimony 2014
Leslie Morgan Steiner on WTOP
Listen to DCVLP Board Member Leslie Morgan Steiner discuss domestic violence laws in the region and give a shout out to DCVLP. Well done, Leslie!