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Only Hours Remain Until You Can CRANK UP Your Support of the National Center
Even if you are not from the Austin area, you can still help the National Center by making a donation through Amplify Austin to show your support.
We want YOU to join with us and help CRANK UP the giving for the National Center.
Follow these steps between 7 pm (CT) March 4 and 7 pm (CT) March 5 to make an impact:
- Type "National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence" in the search box
- Click "Donate" (a gift of $25 or more will be multiplied)
- Smile, you amplified the National Center!
We would very much appreciate your help. The donation you make now as part of this campaign will further the National Center's ongoing goals of providing exceptional consulting, training and advocacy.
The clock is ticking for the giving period of 7 pm (CT) March 4 through 7 pm (CT) March 5.
Thank you for your support,
 
Rhonda Gerson Deborah D. Tucker
Chair Executive Director
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VAWA Reauthorization Passes!
The House of Representatives passed the Senate version (S. 47) of the Violence Against Women Act, 286-138, on February 28, 2013! It is now on its way to President Obama for his signature.
Read statements from the following organizations and individuals on VAWA's passage: We are indebted to the extraordinary advocacy work on Capitol Hill of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence and the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women! For more information, visit our website: VAWA 2005, 2012 & 2013 |
Attend the Establishing Expertise as an Ethical Expert Witness Conference in Austin, Texas and Enjoy a Hint of Spring!
May 20-22, 2013 in Austin, TX. A few spring days in Austin are just the antidote to the blustery winter that isn't quite over. Imagine walking around Town
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Lake or enjoying the live music on Sixth Street! Often referred to as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin offers shopping, restaurants and nightlife minutes away from our hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown. Things to do while you're in Austin ~ it could be you!
Participants attending the conference will be able to: identify the elements needed for effective expert witness testimony; explain how the dynamics of domestic violence can be presented in court settings; and provide for the expert testimony in domestic violence cases.
The curriculum is structured on adult learning theories and includes lecture, case studies, and
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experiential learning. The distinguished faculty is comprised of advocates, attorneys, practitioners, and researchers with experience either providing expert testimony in domestic violence cases, or utilizing an expert witness in civil and criminal courts. Interpreters with experience in courtroom settings are available for attendees who are hearing impaired.
Early registration is $300 and $325 after April 19, 2013. So register early and SAVE!
Save $25 by registering before April 19, 2013.
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March 13 is NO MORE Day. Watch the new PSA and visit NO MORE for additional information and campaign materials.
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National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
Austin, Texas 78756
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