This 3-part training series addresses the complex legal issues that arise between separated and divorced members/former members of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community including domestic violence, civil and religious divorce, and child custody. Attorneys, advocates, child welfare workers, social workers, medical and mental health professionals are all welcome.
OCT 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
29 Understanding Domestic Abuse
in Ultra-Orthodox Communities: Cultural Issues
This distinguished panel of experts will highlight the unique ways domestic violence and coercive control appear in Ultra-Orthodox communities. Participants will address the cultural factors influencing the actions of the litigants prior to, during, and after they appear in court as well as the impact on children.
Moderator: Phyllis Frank - As of November 2, 2020, Chief Program O cer, Center for Safety & Change
Panelists:
Deborah Feldman – New York Times Bestselling author of “Unorthodox” – a memoir and the basis for the hit Netflix series.
Dr. Shoshannah D. Frydman – Executive Director, Shalom Task Force Chani Getter – Senior Director of Organizational Development, Footsteps Dr. Lisa Fontes – Senior Lecturer University of Massachusetts, Amherst
NOV 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
5 The Religious Divorce Process
This panel will provide an overview of the Beth Din - or rabbinical court - and address the intersection between the civil and religious court. We will hear from survivors about their experiences appearing before the rabbinical court.
Panelists:
Rabbi Shlomo Weissmann – Director, Beth Din of America Erin Bistricer, Esq. – Senior Attorney, Sarah’s Voice
Chani Getter – Senior Director of Organizational Development, Footsteps CLE Credits Available
NOV 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
12 Litigating Child Custody Issues
in the Ultra-Orthodox Community
Addressing one of the most complex family law issues, this panel will discuss recent Appellate decisions and approaches to representation including pre-litigation strategies, how to present issues of coercive control in the religious community and the role of the attorney for the child.
Panelists:
Kim Susser, Esq. - Law O ce of Kim Susser
Julie Kay, Esq. - Senior Legal Strategist, Footsteps
Linda Strauss, Esq. - Law O ces of Linda Strauss
Helena Phillibert, Esq. – Director of Legal Services, Center for Safety & Change CLE Credits Available
Free of Charge. To register, please visit: lunchandlearnlegal.eventbrite.com OVS-Funded Sponsors
This project was supported by Grant No. 2017-FJ-AX-0012 awarded by the O ce on Violence Against Women, U.S Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, O ce on Violence Against Women.
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