2003 Law & Litigation Conference

2003 Crime Victim Law and Litigation Conference

NCVLI's Second Annual Crime Victim Law and Litigation Conference will be held Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 at the Hilton Hotel, 921 SW Sixth Avenue, in downtown Portland, Oregon.

Through impact litigation and public policy, the Institute is working to improve the criminal justice system for victims. By sponsoring this conference, NCVLI's goal is to expand the circle of lawyers, judges, victim advocates and service providers who are educated about victim law. It is also an opportunity for building relations between organizations and individuals who work to defend the rights of crime victims in the criminal process.

The National Crime Victim Law Institute gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance from the Office for Victims of Crime. This conference is supported by Grant NO. 2002-VF-GX-K004, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.

Conference Schedule for Friday, June 20

7:00am	Registration and continental breakfast
8:00am	Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:00am	Year in Review Panel:Panelists will discuss achievements and setbacks over the past year (Douglas Beloof, Wendy Murphy, Steve Twist)
10:00am	Break
10:15-11:15am	Year in Review (continued) (Barbara Berenson, Russell Butler, James Papillo)
11:30am	Lunch
12:00-12:45pm	Keynote Speaker: J. Richard Cohen Vice President and General Counsel, Southern Poverty Law Center Awards Presentation Recognizing distinguished achievement for legal service to victims of crime
1:00-2:30pm	First Afternoon Session: A. Review in Appellate Court: Methods of achieving review of denial of victim rights of participation, privacy and protection (Douglas Beloof) B. Representing Victims in Trial Courts: Presentation of the Victims Legal Assistance Project at Arizona State University (Stasy Click) C. Standards for the Criminal Response to Sexual Assault: Examination of various approaches to sexual assault cases (Alice Vachss)
2:30pm	Break
2:45-4:15pm	Second Afternoon Session: A. Challenging the Prosecutor's Decision not to Charge:Ways to challenge the decision not to charge and obstacles to prosecution after charging (Steve Twist) B.Victims' Rights at Trial: An overview of the law, including attendance at trial and participation of counsel (Russell Butler) C. Pre-trial Confidentiality: How to protect a victim from over-reaching discovery requests (Cynthia Lee Carter,Wendy Murphy)
4:15pm	Adjourn
5:30-7:00pm	Evening reception

Conference Schedule for Saturday, June 21

7:30am	Registration and continental breakfast
8:30-10:00am	First Morning Session: A. Victims at Plea Bargaining and Sentencing: Exploration of victim testimony and opinion, cross-examination of victim, and relationship between plea bargaining and sentencing (Meg Garvin, Sarah Silberger) B. Victims' Right to a Speedy Trial and Disposition: Highlights of successful litigation and examination of laws in various states concerning this right (Stasy Click) C. Trial and Post-Trial Confidentiality: How to protect a victim during trial and parole (Jay Howell)
10:00am	Break
10:15-11:45am	Second Morning Session: A. Representing Domestic Violence Victims: Expanding the role of the domestic violence victim and promoting both offender accountability and victims' interests (Deborah Epstein, Laurie Kohn, Steve Kelley) B. Clergy Sexual Abuse: Victim-Centered Representation How the criminal and civil justice systems respond to clergy sexual abuse (Scott Beard) C. State Agency Enforcement of Victims' Rights: What role state agencies fulfill and challenges in executing their responsibilities (Stephen Branchflower, James Papillo)
12:00pm	Lunch
12:15-12:45pm	Lunchtime Speaker: Jerry Gardner Executive Director, Tribal Law and Policy Institute
1:00-2:30pm	Afternoon Session: A. Crime Victims Consitutional Amendment: History and legal analysis of the amendment (Steve Twist) B. Electronic Media Training Using electronic media as a public relations tool and a method for aiding a client's case (Jim Marr) C. Sexual Assault in Indian Country: Legal obstacles facing survivors of sexual assault (Sarah Deer)
2:30pm	Reception: Closing Remarks and Social Hour

Conference Faculty

Faculty Biographies

Conference Tuition & Registration

Law & Policy Training for Sexual Assault Coalition Attorneys

Thursday, June 19, 2003
7:30am-4:30pm
7:30-8:30 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast
8:00-10:00 a.m. Welcome & introductions(Gina McClard, NCVLI)
10:00-10:15 a.m. Break
10:15-11:00 a.m. Sexual Assault Protective Orders (Lyn Schollett, ICASA)
11:00-11:45 a.m. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (MaryLee Perry, KASAP)
11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lunch
12:15-12:45 p.m. Video: "Rape Is..."
12:45-1:30 p.m. Sexual Assault Training for Judges (Catherine Carroll, WCSAP)
1:30-2:30 p.m. Confidentiality (Jamie Mills, CONNSACS; Diane Moyer, PCAR)
2:30-2:45 p.m. Break
2:45-3:45 p.m. Open Roundtable Discussion
3:45-4:30 p.m. Federal Update: Legislative and Litigation (Gina McClard, NCVLI; Diane Moyer)
An NCVLI-hosted dinner and social gathering follows the training session at 6:00 p.m.

Presentation Topics

Sexual Assault Protective Orders

This workshop will discuss potential strategies for creating a protective order for sexual assault victims. The presentation will include suggestions regarding the development of legislation, identification of likely legislative obstacles and proposed solutions, and the discussion regarding the creation of grassroots support for such a bill. Lyn Schollett of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault will be the presenter.

HIPAA for Rape Crisis Centers: Basics for Compliance & Collaboration

This workshop addresses essential issues for rape crisis centers (RCCs) concerned about HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Participants will learn why HIPAA matters to RCCs, how to determine whether compliance is necessary or advantageous, and how to achieve compliance. The session will be presented by MaryLee Perry, staff attorney for the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs.

The "Undetected" Rapist Curriculum

This curriculum -- based on the research of Dr. David Lisak, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts-Boston -- is designed to reveal the pervasive rape myths that inhibit impartiality on the part of judges of juries and prevent rape victims from receiving a fair trail. Catherine Carroll, a sexual assault coalition representative from Washington, will discuss the curriculum and the study that it is based upon.