As the first national organization specializing in the intersection of adult and child abuse in the family and its implications for family courts, the National Family Violence Law Center at GW provides incomparable professional education in the field of family law and abuse. 

Training on Family Violence
for Professionals Handling Child Custody Cases

Online & Live Trainings on Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Coercive Control, and Trauma-Informed practices 

  • Develop Knowledge and Skills for Handling Domestic Violence & Child Maltreatment Allegations

  • Experience a view from the Bench

  • Access the guidance of Leading Local, National, and International Experts

*Live-Virtual and Self-Directed Virtual Options Available

Trainings are designed for:

Judges

Guardians ad Litem

Custody Evaluators

 

WHAT COURSE ALUMNI ARE SAYING

“I have over 30 years of experience dealing with issues of DV in custody cases, and I still learned quite a bit. The speakers were very experienced, articulate, and clear. It was great to get the newest information and perspectives to take on DV and child abuse. I appreciated the risk assessment testing measures and the checklists for DV. I will definitely use my notes and the resources provided in my upcoming cases.”

“Excellent guidance and good balance of perspectives. Really top tier expertise. Thank you!”

“Wowed at the detail and depth of the assessment tools and the knowledge of the experts.”

Current and past trainers