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A Lawyer's Handbook: Volume 2 - The Impact of Domestic Violence on Your Legal Practice 3rd Edition Jane Yin Zhi ISBN 9781641052436

The Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence presents The Impact of Domestic Violence on Your Legal Practice, Third Edition, a long-awaited update to this widely used issue-spotting handbook. This edition provides a comprehensive overview of how domestic violence intersects with a wide range of civil and criminal legal matters. Featuring updated resources, a redesigned layout, reorganized chapters, and practical advocacy tips, the book equips practitioners to pursue legal strategies that prioritize safety and effective outcomes.

The guide addresses domestic violence issues across multiple areas of law, including:

• Domestic Violence and the Workplace

• Health Law

• Housing Law

• Economic Justice

• Public Benefits

• Criminal Matters

In addition, the book includes specialized advocacy and litigation appendices containing valuable resources, referrals, applicable rules, sample forms, and screening questions. Designed for practitioners at all experience levels, this resource helps lawyers identify domestic violence-related legal issues and respond with informed, effective advocacy.

A Lawyer's Handbook: Volume 2 - The Impact of Domestic Violence on Your Legal Practice  3rd Edition Jane Yin Zhi ISBN 9781641052436, 978-1641052436 & 978-16410-52436

Editor
Jane Yin Zhi