Assisting survivors of domestic violence can often involve multiple legal jurisdictions. In many cases, these survivors may also have protection orders that need to be enforced. The Full Faith and Credit (FFC) provision (18 U.S. Code § 2265) of VAWA requires that protection orders issued in one jurisdiction must be recognized and enforced in other jurisdictions, but enforcement across state, tribal, or territorial jurisdictions can sound daunting to survivors as well as service providers. The effective enforcement of protection orders across jurisdictional lines is essential to the safety of victims. This session will discuss the legal concept of FFC; what interjurisdictional enforcement may look like for survivors and abusers; and help advocates navigate some of the challenges associated with interjurisdictional enforcement of protection orders under FFC.

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During his 40-year career as a law enforcement officer, Greg Fiebig actively investigated, apprehended, and prosecuted violators and assisted the victims of the crimes. He has also written curricula on domestic violence and provided training.
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Kari Kerr, M.A., L.P.C., has worked for the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) for more than 20 years. She oversees the education and training conducted by CVIC and developed through the latest research and best practices in the areas of violence and trauma.
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