The ABA Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence hosts five listservs: LitigateDSV, LGBTQDSV LegislateDSV, TeachDSV, and LearnDSV. For more information or to join, please read the information below.
LitigateDSV Listserv
Hosted Since October 2003 - Over 600 Members
Apply to Join the LitigateDSV Listserv
The Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence hosts a monitored, litigators-only listserv to provide a forum for victims’ attorneys to discuss issues that arise in the process of litigation, and to provide peer-to-peer assistance and mentorship.
As representation of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking extends far beyond family law cases, litigators from all practice settings are encouraged to apply so long as the list criteria are met.
The LitigateDV listserv is open only to those attorneys who maintain a substantial and active practice of cases on behalf of individual victims. The practice must include substantial in-court representation.
· Membership is open to victims' lawyers only. The listserv is not open to those who represent perpetrators of abuse or who are otherwise involved in litigation on behalf of abusers.
· American Bar Association membership is not a prerequisite for membership in the listserv, nor does membership on its own qualify one for admission to the listserv.
· The list is ‘quietly moderated’ by the Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence, which means that messages are screened for relevance and appropriateness, but not edited. The Commission reserves the right to grant or deny access to the listserv to anyone at any time.
LGBTQ-DSV Listserv
Hosted Since February 2013
Apply to Join the LGBTQ-DSV Listserv
The Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence hosts a monitored, litigators-only listserv to provide a forum for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender, and/or Queer (LGBTQ) victims’ attorneys to discuss issues that arise in the process of litigation, and to provide peer-to-peer assistance and mentorship.
As representation of LGBTQ victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking extends far beyond family law cases, litigators from all practice settings are encouraged to apply so long as the list criteria are met.
The LitigateDV listserv is open only to those attorneys who maintain a substantial and active practice of cases on behalf of individual LGBTQ victims. The practice must include substantial in-court representation.
• Membership is open to LGBTQ victims' lawyers only. The listserv is not open to those who represent perpetrators of abuse or who are otherwise involved in litigation on behalf of abusers.
• American Bar Association membership is not a prerequisite for membership in the listserv, nor does membership on its own qualify one for admission to the listserv.
• The list is ‘quietly moderated’ by the Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence, which means that messages are screened for relevance and appropriateness, but not edited. The Commission reserves the right to grant or deny access to the listserv to anyone at any time.
LegislateDSV Listserv
Hosted Since March 2010
Apply to Join the LegislateDV Listserv
The Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence hosts a legal priorities and policy listserv, aimed at identifying federal domestic violence and sexual assault-related legislative priorities, from the perspective of legal services providers.
· Membership in LegislateDV is open to anyone supporting federal assistance to expand and improve the provision of legal services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
· American Bar Association membership is not a prerequisite for membership in the listserv, nor does membership on its own qualify one for admission to the listserv.
· The list is ‘quietly moderated’ by the Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence, which means that messages are screened for relevance and appropriateness, but not edited. The Commission reserves the right to grant or deny access to the listserv to anyone at any time.
· The views expressed in the list discussion are not approved by the House of Delegates or the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association and accordingly should not be construed as representing the policy of the ABA. Any lobbying pursued by staff will be done only in accordance with standard policies and procedures.
TeachDV Listserv
Hosted Since November 2010
Apply to Join TeachDV
The ABA Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence hosts this listserv for law professors who teach courses on or related to domestic violence, for discussion and sharing of resources about domestic violence, the work of the commission, and other related issues.
· Membership is open to law professors who teach courses on or related to domestic violence.
· American Bar Association membership is not a prerequisite for membership in the listserv, nor does membership on its own qualify one for admission to the listserv.
· The list is ‘quietly moderated’ by the Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence, which means that messages are screened for relevance and appropriateness, but not edited. The Commission reserves the right to grant or deny access to the listserv to anyone at any time.
LearnDV Listserv
Hosted Since November 2010
Apply to Join LearnDV
The Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence hosts this listserv for law students to promote discussion and sharing of resources about domestic violence, the work of the commission, and other related issues.
· Membership is open to law students presently attending law school.
· American Bar Association membership is not a prerequisite for membership in the listserv, nor does membership on its own qualify one for admission to the listserv.
· The list is ‘quietly moderated’ by the Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence, which means that messages are screened for relevance and appropriateness, but not edited. The Commission reserves the right to grant or deny access to the listserv to anyone at any time.
