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Expert Witness Testimony in Cases Involving Domestic Violence

The National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women is hosting a webinar, Expert Witness Testimony in Cases Involving Domestic Violence. The session will be held April 13th from 3-4:30pm ET. The featured speakers are Dr. Mary Ann Dutton and Dr. Dawn Hughes. Click through for details:

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In this webinar, Dr. Mary Ann Dutton and Dr. Dawn Hughes will discuss common concerns of experts who are preparing to take the witness stand in matters involving domestic violence. These two very experienced expert witnesses will share their knowledge from testifying in a variety of domestic violence cases and share practical advice for communicating effectively on the witness stand. They will also discuss some of the commonly encountered pitfalls faced by domestic violence expert witnesses during testimony, and offer skills for navigating complicated situations that arise while testifying. This webinar will be most helpful for experts and aspiring experts, but will also be useful for attorneys who represent survivors of domestic violence.