Using Your Law Degree For Good with Dale Margolin Cecka - Episode 184

The Jabot

In this episode, host Kathryn Rubino interviews Dale Margolin Cecka, Albany Law School professor and director of family violence litigation. Discover her journey in law, challenges in child advocacy, and insights on family law education. Gain a deeper understanding of domestic violence legislation, its impact on survivors, and potential legal reforms. A must-listen for anyone interested in law, justice, and societal change!

Highlights

• Why law school: a journey to child advocacy.
• Transition from child advocacy to family law.
• Challenges with systems in child advocacy.
• Discovering a passion for family law.
• Law school clinics: bridging practice and theory.
• Role of clinics in true legal education.
• Traits that align with family law practice.
• Violence Against Women Act's impact and shortcomings.
• Critical issues with protective orders enforcement.
• Need for public education on domestic abuse.
• Future of domestic violence law reform.

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Links and Resources

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-margolin-cecka-202255165/
• https://www.salon.com/2024/08/21/it-ends-with-us-domestic-violence-lawyer/
• https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/domestic-violence-rebecca-cheptegei
• https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/IPV-Prevention-Resource_508.pdf#:~:text=Data%20from%20the%20National%20Intimate%20Partner%20and%20Sexual,etc.%29%20from%20an%20intimate%20partner%20in%20their%20lifetime
• https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/child-custody-evaluators-beliefs-about-domestic-abuse-allegations

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