Both approved by the MCLE Department for 1 CLE Credit each. On Wednesday, January 23rd from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin, Esq. will teach a legal research course at the Clallam County Law Library. What a great way to support your local law library and get a refresher on legal research best practices! On Friday, January 25th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, … [Read more...] about Two Exciting CLEs this week
Bar News
Swearing In Ceremony for Lauren Erickson
Lauren M. Erickson will be sworn in as the newest Clallam County Superior Court Judge on Monday, February 4, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to the ceremony which will be held at the courthouse in Port Angeles. Erickson grew up in Seattle and graduated from Roosevelt High School. After graduating from the University of Washington and … [Read more...] about Swearing In Ceremony for Lauren Erickson
Study: how to change DV behaviors
The Process of Primary Desistance From Intimate Partner Violence suggests three things people can do to reduce domestic violence behaviors and the thinking patterns that drive the behaviors. To reduce coercive control behaviors, people and remove external stressors, promote stability in their life, and develop a supportive environment. In my view, from a psychological, … [Read more...] about Study: how to change DV behaviors
Study: DV increases during major sporting events –reasons and solutions
Research shows that domestic violence increases during times of major sporting events such as the world cup. Reasons that are often cited include increased tension, investment in the outcome, disappointment, adrenaline, and intoxication. https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/18/football/world-cup-domestic-violence-united-kingdom-campaign-trnd/index.html. From our perspective, this is … [Read more...] about Study: DV increases during major sporting events –reasons and solutions
Lauren Erickson appointed to Superior Court
Lauren Erickson has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to the Clallam County Superior Court. She fills the vacancy created by Judge Erik Rohrer who will resign his position on January 14, 2019 as he changes to serve as judge for Clallam County District Court II. Ms. Erickson will be the first female Superior Court judge in Clallam County. The only other female judge in … [Read more...] about Lauren Erickson appointed to Superior Court
Study: coercive control can continue after divorce
“I Was Naive in Thinking: 'I Divorced This Man, He Is Out of My Life’.” That is the title of a study which identified 9 different ways a spouse might continue to control the other spouse after divorce. The most common themes to emerge from the narratives were, in order of prevalence, as follows: Using the Children; Using Threats, Harassment, and Intimidation; … [Read more...] about Study: coercive control can continue after divorce