Civil Justice for Crime Victims in New York

Crime victims face many obstacles in accessing justice and rebuilding their lives. The civil justice system offers victims another opportunity to obtain justice. However, this opportunity is often missed because victims and service providers are unprepared to direct victims toward civil action.

The National Crime Victim Bar Association is hosting a free webinar about the resources and strategies available to victims through civil action. Attendees will learn skills and knowledge to help guide victims through the civil justice system. Attendees will leave with information about how to use the civil justice system to obtain justice, hold responsible parties accountable, prevent future crimes, and obtain the financial resources victims need to rebuild their lives.

Please note that this webinar focuses on specific statutes and relevant information for New York, geared toward victim advocates, law enforcement officers, social workers, and other allied professionals who reside and work there.

Presenters:

• Guy D’Andrea of Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan LLP
• Lucas B. Franken of Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
• Rachel Jacobs of Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
• Renée Williams of the National Crime Victim Bar Association