ODW26C37 – Supporting Survivors: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Trafficking
This session examines the differences between domestic violence restraining orders, U-Visas, and T-Visas, covering eligibility, barriers, and trauma-informed principles for assisting survivors, including those from other countries.
Course Category: On-Demand Webinars
Course Level: Basic
CLE Credit: Substantive
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Nonmembers
Course Materials: Webinar recording and a PDF of the PowerPoint slides.
Description: This session examines the differences between domestic violence restraining orders, U-Visas, and T-Visas. Explore eligibility requirements and common barriers, including special considerations for foreign individuals. Discover the value of trauma-informed principles when assisting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, particularly from other countries.
Course Year: 2026
Presenter Biography: Stephanie Pool, who also goes by Gisele, is a paralegal in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a dedicated member of multiple nonprofit organizations working to end domestic violence in the United States. She also volunteers on a crisis line for a culturally-specific domestic violence organization. In her free time, Gisele fosters animals for her local humane society. She has fostered over 100 Bay Area dogs and cats.