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2004 Crime Victim Law & Litigation Conference
June 18-June 19
**Please note that there have been changes to the conference program. These changes are indicated by bold times and italicized notations next to the session description.**
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.
Program for Friday, June 18
This year's program offers three different curriculum tracks, which are designed to provide a specific course of learning. Track One encompasses topics pertaining to sexual violence; Track Two addresses practical skills for legal professionals; and Track Three focuses on the different aspects of victim law.
Using the tracks as a guideline, attendees are encouraged to design their own curricula based on individual practice, background and familiarity with victim law.
| 7:15am
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Registration and Continental Breakfast
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| 8:00-8:30am
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Welcome and Introduction
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| 8:30-10:00am
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General Session: "When Movements Meet: The Synergy Between Victims' Rights and Sexual Assault Laws"
Law professor Doug Beloof and Lyn Schollett, General Counsel for the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, will draw legal connections between crime victim and sexual assault laws.
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| 10:00-10:15am
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Break
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| 10:15-11:45am
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Morning Session
Track 1: Sexual Assault Research A panel discussion on the latest legal developments in the area of sexual violence.
Track 2: Representing Victims at Trial Attorney Keli Luther describes working with victims at the Victims Legal Assistance Project, Arizona State University, and strategies for representing them.
Track 3: Extending Victims' Rights to Juvenile Proceedings NCVLI staff attorney Kim Montagriff address the role of victims' rights in the context of juvenile proceedings.
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| 12:00-1:00pm
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Lunch
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12:30-1:00pm
(The speaker and topic have changed.)
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Keynote Speaker Steve Twist
will discuss pending federal legislation that would provide strong victims' rights for federal crime victims and promises to powerfully invigorate legal advocacy in the criminal process for victims of crime.
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| 1:15-2:45pm
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First Afternoon Session
Track 1: Sexual Assault and the Military This session focuses on the unique challenges faced by military victims and civilians assaulted by military personnel. Presented by Christine Hanson, Executive Director of the Miles Foundation.
Track 2: Introduction to Victims' Rights NCVLI staff attorney Joanna Tucker Davis discusses victims' rights in depth and will survey specific constitutional rights for victims.
Track 3: Plea & Sentencing
Co-presenters Rusell Butler, J.D., and Meg Garvin, J.D. will focus on victims' rights in the plea bargaining and sentencing phases and potential remedies for violation of those rights.
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| 2:45-3:00pm
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Break
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3:00-4:30pm
(The speaker and topic for Track 1 have changed. Formerly "Pre-Trial Confidentiality.")
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Second Afternoon Session
Track 1: Comprehensive Legal Needs of Sexual Assualt Survivors NCVLI staff attorney Jessica Mindlin, Legal Aid staff attorney Caitlin Glass, and advocacy services coordinator Daniela Letz provide an overview of how sexual assault survivors may respond to criminal and civil prosecutions and consider the full range of legal needs and possible remedies.
Track 2: Working with State Attorneys General on Victim Appeals The session addresses how crime victim lawyers and state Attorney General Offices can partner to enforce victims' rights in criminal appeals. Co-presented by Marian Decker, who works for the Utah Attorney General's Office, and NCVLI staff attorney Liani Jean Heh Reeves.
Track 3: Challenging the Prosecutor's Decision Not to Charge Attorney Steve Twist discusses methods for challenging this decision and obstacles to prosecution once criminal charges are entered.
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| 4:30pm
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Adjourn |
Program for Saturday, June 19
| 7:30am
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Continental Breakfast
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8:30-10:00am
(The speaker and topic for Track 3 have changed. Formerly "Trafficking in Persons.")
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First Morning Session
Track 1: Pro Bono Recruitment An interactive discussion on effective ways to recruit, train, and retain pro bono attorneys to represent sexual assault surviviors in rural, mixed and urban communities. Co-presented by MaryLee Perry, staff attorney for the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, and Catherine Carroll, staff attorney for the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs.
Track 2: Writs and Review NCVLI staff attorney Meg Garvin presents the first of a two part-series. This session examines the use of writs of certiorari, mandamus and prohibition as methods of enforcing victims' rights.
Track 3: Sexual Assault for Crime Victim Attorneys An overview of what crime victim rights attorneys need to know about working with sexual assault survivors, how they differ from other victims of crime, and ways in which the experience of being sexually assault may affect a victim's ability to pursue criminal and civil legal remedies.
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| 10:00-10:15am
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Break
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| 10:15-11:45am
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Second Morning Session
Track 1: Prison Rape An overview of sexual assault in men's and women's correctional institutions, including facility and government liability and prisoner access to assault-related services. Presented by Lara Stemple, Executive Director of Stop Prisoner Rape.
Track 2: Appeal and Review Second in a
two-part series. Law professor Doug Beloof explains the use of interlocutory appeal, victim direct appeal of rights violations and unlawful breaches of confidentiality.
Track 3: Legislative Trends Attorney Sarah Brown, Policy Specialist for the National Conference of State Legislatures, will discuss legislative trends in the areas of crime victim and sexual assault law.
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| 11:45am-12:45pm
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Lunch
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| 12:15-12:45pm
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Lunchtime Speaker: Richard Pompelio, J.D. Mr. Pompelio will share his experience creating a victim legal services center and his efforts to fund legal services for crime victims through state compensation funds.
Awards Presentation The National Crime Victim Law Institute will recognize individuals for their contribution to crime victim law and service to victims.
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1:15-2:45pm
(The session for Track 1 has been cancelled. Formerly "Privacy and the Media." The speaker and topic for Track 3 have changed. Formerly "Victims' Rights Constitutional Amendement.")
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Afternoon Session
Track 2: Panel: Funding Methods for Legal Services to Victims Panelists discuss ways that attorneys and victims can access funds designated for crime victims. Presented by NCVLI staff attorney Jessica Mindlin, Richard Pompelio, and Keli Luther.
Track 3: Web-Based Solutions for Crime Victim Law Clinics The session will cover how an organization can collect, track, and manage various performance measures and how to blend methodologies with web-based technology as a means to gather, process and distribute information. Privacy and security concerns will be addressed. |
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