Community Justice Worker DVPO Training for Domestic Violence Shelter Advocates
Alaska Legal Services Corporation offers a Community Justice Worker (CJW) Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) training for individuals who work or volunteer at domestic violence or sexual assault (DV/SA) agencies in Alaska. This program helps DV/SA agencies strengthen staff capacity to provide trauma-informed, limited-scope legal assistance to survivors.
Training Overview
This 10-week training combines weekly live instruction with practical application. Participants attend one-hour Zoom sessions each week and complete readings and self-paced videos throughout the course. The program concludes with a mock trial, giving participants hands-on experience in a supportive setting.
2026 Training Schedule
FULL AND CLOSED
Information Sessions: Learn more about the training, expectations, and how to participate.
REGISTRATION FOR ZOOM SESSIONS WILL RESUME IN AUGUST
How to Apply
To participate in this training, applicants:
- Must be referred by an Alaska-based domestic violence or sexual assault agency or Tribal organization
- Must commit to completing the 10-week course of study through Alaska Legal Services Corporation
REGISTRATION WILL RE-OPEN IN NOVEMBER
Email questions to cjwrc@alsc-law.org
After Training
After completing the training, ALSC helps participants apply for a waiver under Alaska Bar Rule 43.5. If approved, participants may provide limited-scope representation to eligible clients through ALSC’s pro bono program. This may include:
- Providing legal advice to individuals seeking protective orders
- Assisting with completing legal forms
- Preparing clients for mediation or protective order hearings
- Representing survivors in protective order hearings
This program is supported by a Legal Services Corporation Pro Bono Innovation Fund grant and expands access to legal support for survivors across Alaska.
