The 2022 Family Law Conference: Justice for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence presents Advocacy Planning + Closing Remarks. During this closing strategy session, participants collaborate to develop solutions to the challenges explored throughout the conference. Proposed recommendations may include immersive training, court reform, increased resources, new legislation, and changes to judicial selection, credentialing, and accountability.
Spotlight on Justice Initiatives – Judge Edwina Mendelson
The 2022 Family Law Conference: Justice for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence presents Spotlight on Justice Initiatives with Judge Edwina Mendelson. Hon. Edwina Mendelson serves as Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives at NYS Office of Court Administration.
Protecting the Child: Focus on Intimate Partner Violence and Custody Law
Protecting the Child: Focus on Intimate Partner Violence and Custody Law examines custody and visitation cases involving child safety concerns and address current trends, including the growing use of parental alienation allegations. Panelists review empirical data on bias towards victims in custody outcomes, examine how gender bias and differing parenting standards negatively impact visitation and custody decisions, share practitioner experiences, and consider legislation designed to address these challenges.
(DAY 1) Welcome / Keynote Panel #1: Addressing Inequity and Injustice in the Family Law System
The 2022 Family Law Conference: Justice for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence keynote panel is Addressing Inequity and Injustice in the Family Law System. Panelists include Hon. Judy Kluger, Executive Director of Sanctuary for Families, Hon Betty Weinberg Ellerin, and Hon. Troy K. Webber.
Keynote Panel #2: How Bias Manifests in New York State’s Family Law System
How Bias Manifests in New York State’s Family Law System was a keynote panel at the 2022 Family Law Conference: Justice for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. Panelists include Hamra Ahmad, Director of Law and Policy at Her Justice; Jacqueline Franchetti, Kyra’s Mom & Executive Director at Kyra’s Champions; Linda Lopez, Deputy Director, CBWLS at Sanctuary for Families; Dr. Carolyn Springer, Associate Professor at Adelphi University; and Shain Filcher, Executive Director of LGBT Bar Assn. Fndn. of Greater NY ("LeGaL").
In Love There Is No Violence — Sanctuary for Families
In the US, 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence. You are not alone.
Zero Tolerance 2022 – Honoring Katherine Forrest
Sanctuary's 2022 Zero Tolerance Benefit honors Katherine Forrest, Partner at Cravath, Swaine, and Moore LLP.
Zero Tolerance 2022 – Honoring Tali Farhadian Weinstein
Sanctuary's 2022 Zero Tolerance Benefit honors Tali Farhadian Weinstein, a Legal Analyst at NBC News and MSNBC.
Zero Tolerance 2022 – Honoring Ana Oliveira
Sanctuary's 2022 Zero Tolerance Benefit honors Ana Oliveira, President and CEO of the New York Women's Foundation.
Sanctuary for Families: A Path to Healing
Hear stories of how Sanctuary for Families provides a path to healing, as told at the 2023 Zero Tolerance Annual Benefit.
Alita T. Wingfield – 2023 Zero Tolerance Benefit
Honoree Alita T. Wingfield, Managing Director & Head of Compliance Training at Morgan Stanley and former member of Sanctuary's Board, speaks at the 2023 Zero Tolerance Annual Benefit.
Jennifer L. Kroman – 2023 Zero Tolerance Benefit
Jennifer L. Kroman, cofounder of FurtherJustice and Board member of SAnctuary for Families, is honored at Sanctuary's 2023 Zero Tolerance Benefit.
Sanctuary Survivor Leader Ashley – 2023 Zero Tolerance Benefit
Survivor Leader Ashley speaks at Sanctuary’s 2023 Zero Tolerance Benefit, which was a smashing success! Thank you for helping us improve the lives of over 7,200 adults and children each year.
Sanctuary ED Judy H. Kluger – 2023 Zero Tolerance Benefit
Sanctuary's Executive Director, Hon. Judy Harris Kluger, makes opening remarks at Sanctuary’s 2023 Zero Tolerance Benefit, which was a smashing success! Thank you for helping us improve the lives of over 7,200 adults and children each year.
Seth Meyers – 2023 Zero Tolerance Benefit
Seth Meyers makes opening remarks at Sanctuary’s 2023 Zero Tolerance Benefit, which was a smashing success! Thank you for helping us improve the lives of over 7,200 adults and children each year.
2023 Zero Tolerance Benefit
Sanctuary’s 2023 Zero Tolerance Benefit was a smashing success, and it was all because of our incredible community! Thank you for helping us improve the lives of over 7,200 adults and children each year. Learn more at https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org/even...
Human Trafficking: What Is It, What Are My Rights, And What Help Is Available? (Part 2 of 2)
In honor of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, please join Sanctuary in a two-part webinar series that will provide an overview of how to identify trafficking schemes and what legal protections are available for trafficking victims in the U.S. regardless of age, gender, immigration status, or race.
Stolen Youth | Cult Leadership and Control at Sarah Lawrence
A conversation inspired by Hulu's Stolen Youth presented by Sanctuary for Families in collaboration with Hulu, and hosted by Diane von Furstenberg.