Presenter: Laura Cook
Webinar Overview:
Civil Justice for Victims of Homicide provides an overview of civil remedies available to victims, and the advocate’s role in directing victims to appropriate resources. The training will explore how victims of homicide and other crimes can use civil lawsuits to obtain justice, hold responsible parties accountable, prevent future crimes, and obtain the financial resources victims need to rebuild their lives.
This webinar is designed to answer several questions:
1. What do victims gain through civil lawsuits?
2. Who can victims sue and when?
3. Where can victims find a lawyer?
4. What is the appropriate role of a victim service provider?
