PLI Wins ACLEA Award For Pro Bono Series On Domestic Violence

In Part I of the series, "Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence," lawyers learn to interview and counsel domestic violence survivors and work collaboratively with clients who may be traumatized. Part II, "Representing Domestic Violence Survivors in Court," teaches attorneys how to prepare clients for court appearances, negotiate on their behalf and help clients understand what court decisions mean.

"An essential element of PLI's mission is our commitment to the pro bono community and training those who are dedicated to providing legal assistance to those who need access to justice," said Anita Shapiro, President of PLI. "We are very proud to be honored for this realistic, scenario-based series, produced by our ILC, which prepares lawyers who take on these difficult domestic violence cases."

PLI's ILC developed this two-part series in conjunction with Kaleidoscope Learning, a developer of custom e-learning programs. Subject matter expertise was provided by Alicia Aiken, Principal, Aiken Strategic Partners and Director, Confidentiality Institute. Additional content assistance was provided by Her Justice, a nonprofit organization that mentors volunteers to aid domestic violence survivors.

ABOUT PLI'S INTERACTIVE LEARNING CENTER: The Interactive Learning Center is PLI's home for the latest innovations in online legal education. PLI's ILC incorporates the latest interactive technology and research-based instructional design into its programs. Participants receive training via "learning-by-doing" techniques in a variety of non-traditional, instructional formats.

ABOUT PLI: Practising Law Institute is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and other professionals at the forefront of knowledge and expertise. The essence of PLI's mission is a commitment to the pro bono community, with over 98,000 scholarships awarded in last year and more than 400 pro bono member organizations. Founded in 1933 by Harold P. Seligson, PLI provides the highest quality accredited, continuing legal and professional education programs in a variety of formats, which are delivered by more than 4,000 volunteer faculty including prominent lawyers, judges, investment bankers, accountants, corporate counsel and U.S. and international government regulators. For more information, please visit our website at www.pli.edu.

SOURCE Practising Law Institute

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