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Jeffrey R. Dion
Director

National Crime Victim Bar Association
National Center for Victims of Crime

Washington, DC

Jeff Dion has championed crime victims' rights for more than two decades. Jeff began advocating for victims in 1982, when his twenty-three year old sister, Paulette, was murdered by a serial killer. Only 14 years old himself, Jeff pressed the police for information on his sister's case and, after it was solved, decided to pursue a career in law to help other crime victims.

In honor of his sister's memory, Jeff lobbied the Virginia General Assembly, resulting in 13 victims' rights bills being enacted into law. These statutes established a victim's right to be present in the courtroom, the right to offer oral impact testimony at sentencing, the right to confer with the prosecutor, a civil cause of action for stalking, an expanded civil statute of limitations for victims, and an expanded legal definition of "victim."

In 1998, Jeff joined the staff of the National Center for Victims of Crime, where he currently serves as the Director of the National Crime Victim Bar Association. In that capacity, he lectures throughout the country to foster greater communication and understanding among crime victims and attorneys. Having trained advocates and attorneys in 39 states, Jeff is a nationally recognized expert with strong ties to direct service providers and leaders in the field of victim services. In the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Jeff worked with more than 1,500 victims and surviving family members to help them understand their rights, and he helped train more than 2,000 attorneys on the dynamics of victimization and understanding the special needs of survivors.

In 2002, he was appointed by Governor Mark Warner and in 2006 was re-appointed by Governor Tim Kaine to the Virginia Criminal Justice Services Board, which distributes Victims of Crime Act and Violence Against Women Act grant funds to local programs throughout the Commonwealth. Jeff serves on the Victim Services Grant Review Committee, and is the Chairman of the Victim-Witness Issues Advisory Committee.

Jeff, who is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, serves on the Board of Directors of his local rape crisis center, Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy Service of Prince William County, Inc., which serves nearly 500 victims each year. He is a former board member and current advisory council member for the National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children.

In 2005, Jeff was presented the Allies for Justice Award by the Florida Justice Association, and was honored by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as one of the individuals who has had the greatest impact on crime victims' rights in Virginia over the previous 10 years. In 2006, the Attorney General of the United States presented him with the Ronald Wilson Reagan Public Policy Award. This award honors an outstanding individual whose leadership, vision, and innovation have led to significant changes in public policy and practice that benefit crime victims, and is one of the prestigious National Crime Victims' Rights Week Awards, which are the highest honors in the field of crime victim services.

Professional and Passionate

Often described as an inspiring and motivational speaker, Jeff is in high demand as a keynote speaker and seminar instructor.

9-11

Jeff provided outreach and advocacy to 1500 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks through 27forums held across the nation, and trained over 2000 attorneys who volunteered to assist those victims.

Public Policy

Jeff is often called upon by policy makers for guidance in matters that affect victims of crime.

National Center for Victims of Crime

Washington, DC, United States

Jun 1998 - Present

Acting Executive Director

1/1/2010—6/1/2010

Serve as Chief Executive Officer of the nation’s leading resource and advocacy organization for victims of all types of crime. Manage a staff of 27 employees and an annual budget of $3.5 million. Oversee five programmatic areas, including:

Victim Services, including a toll-free helpline referring an average of 2,000 callers per month to over 15,0000 local victim service organizations;
Public Policy, which monitors crime victim-related legislation on federal, state and local level; provides technical assistance to policy makers on a wide variety of victim issues; advocates on behalf of victims though the legislative process;
Public Education, which increases awareness of crime victim issues among the general population though the National Crime Victims Rights Week Resource Guide, and though media partnerships with Lifetime Television and Discovery Communications;
Training and Technical Assistance, which trains over 10,000 victim service and criminal justice professionals each year through our:
- National Conference with over 80 skill-building multidisciplinary workshops;
- Stalking Resource Center, the official OVW training and technical assistance provider for law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim advocates on stalking issues;
- Youth Initiative which develops teen-led demonstration projects in localities across the country on increasing awareness regarding teen victimization and available services; also works with youth-serving agencies to improve response to teen victims.
Civil Justice, though our National Crime victim Bar Association which helps victims secure justice and accountability through civil lawsuits against perpetrators and responsible third-parties.

The executive director serves as primary media spokesman for the agency, and leading authority on issues of criminal victimization. Executive director is the point of contact for the National Center’s partnering federal agencies, including the Office for Victims of Crime, Office on Violence Against Women, National Institute of Justice, and Office of Community Oriented Police Services. Responsible for development of all financial resources for the National Center through a combination of government and foundation grants, corporate and individual gifts, as well as membership revenue. Work in partnership with and report to a governing board of directors.

Director, National Crime Victim Bar Association, 2006-Present
Deputy Director, National Crime Victim Bar Association, 2001-2006
Chief Counsel for Civil Justice, 1998-2001

Provide strategic leadership and operational management for the National Crime Victim Bar Association, which seeks to integrate an increased awareness of the civil remedies available to victims of crime into the criminal justice system and to provide technical assistance to attorneys representing victims in civil actions. Forge collaborative relationships with allied organizations on a state and national level. Counsel crime victims on the rights and remedies available to them. Often described as an inspiring and motivational speaker; in high demand as a keynote speaker and seminar instructor to train attorneys, victim service providers, mental health providers, judges, law enforcement and other criminal justice professionals across the nation (thirty seven states to date) on issues related to victimization. Proficient in public policy, funding and service-delivery issues related to homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking (including the use of technology to stalk), identity theft, child sexual abuse, elder abuse, mass trauma arising from terrorism, victim compensation, restitution, and victimization in special needs populations. Took part in broad, mission-oriented, programs including the following:

Provided outreach and advocacy to 1500 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks through twenty seven forums held across the nation; trained over 2000 attorneys who volunteered to assist those victims.
Evaluated the efficacy of a federal grant program for civil legal assistance for victims of domestic violence by analyzing data and interviewing judges, lawyers, advocates and other stakeholders in communities and reservations that received grant funds.

Hudgins, Carter and Coleman

Alexandria, VA

1996 - 1998

Associate

Responsible for all aspects of civil litigation in a predominantly defense-oriented practice. Served as outside counsel to the Office of the Virginia Attorney General, and in that capacity represented sheriffs, local governments, and other constitutional officers in defense of civil claims.

Judges of the 17th Judicial Circuit

Arlington, VA

1994 - 1996

Judicial Law Clerk

Clerked for the Hon. William Winston, the Hon. Paul F. Sheridan, the Hon. Benjamin Kendrick, and the Hon. William T. Newman, Jr. Conducted legal research and drafted written judicial opinions. Reviewed proposed orders to determine compliance with statutory requirements. Briefed cases and motions for Judge in preparation for oral arguments. Briefed criminal sentencing recommendations and requests to revoke probation. Reviewed petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus. Evaluated pleadings in divorce and adoption cases.

Commonwealth's Attorney

Arlington, VA

Jan 1993 - May 1993

Legal Intern

Prosecuted criminal cases in General District Court under the supervision of an attorney via third-year practice certificate.

Delegate Toddy Puller

Mt. Vernon, VA

Jan 1992 - Mar 1992

Legislative Aide

Served as Legislative Aide during 1992 legislative session. Coordinated and tracked legislation introduced by Delegate Puller. Wrote initial drafts of some bills. Recruited co-patrons for legislation. Assisted with constituent services.

Office of the Virginia Attorney General

Richmond, VA

May 1991 - Aug 1991

Governor's Fellow

Appointed by Governor L. Douglas Wilder, in a program modeled after the White House Fellows, to work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Attorney General on major litigation and public policy issues. Conducted legal and factual research. Assisted in the preparation of pleadings and briefs, and development of cases for trial. Assisted in drafting official opinions of the Attorney General.

Senate of Virginia

Richmond, VA

Jan 1990 - Mar 1990

Committee Clerk

1990 legislative session - Clerked for Senate Committees on Commerce and Labor, and Education and Health. Worked with chairmen and members to prepare legislation to be heard in committee. Recorded official votes and reported actions to full Senate. Served as liaison to constituents and lobbyists wishing to track legislation. Drafted amendments to proposed legislation.

Political Campaign Experience

Candidate for Prince William Board of Supervisors (special election) - 2007

Whitt Clement for Attorney General (primary) - 2001, Northern Virginia Coordinator
Rosemary Lynch for School Board - 1995, Campaign Manager
Gladys Keating for Delegate - 1995, Joint Campaign Chairman
Terry-Beyer-Dolan Joint Campaign - 1993, Northern Virginia Field Director
Charles Monroe for Arlington County Board - 1993(primary), Campaign Manager
Bob Hull for Delegate - 1992(special), Finance Director
Mary Sue Terry for Attorney General - 1989, Northern Virginia Coordinator
David Brickley for Congress - 1988, Deputy Campaign Manager
Al Gore for President - 1988(primary), Advance Staff
Whitt Clement for Delegate - 1987, Media Manager
Joe Biden for President - 1987(primary), Administrative Assistant

VIRGINIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES BOARD 2001-Present
Appointed by the Governor to the Criminal Justice Services Board, which is comprised of representatives from all aspects of the criminal justice system on both state and local levels of government, including judges, prosecutors, sheriffs, and chiefs of police. The Board sets policy for the Department of Criminal Justice Services, and oversees all grant funds related to criminal justice, including Victims of Crime Act and Violence Against Women Act grant funds.

Victim Services Grants Review Committee, 2001-Present
Review all applications for victim services and sexual assault grant programs. Make funding recommendations to the full board.

Victim Issues Advisory Committee, 1998-Present; Chairman 2003-present
Serve as victim representative on a multi-disciplinary committee of legislators, judges, prosecutors, corrections officials, law enforcement, victim advocates and other criminal justice stakeholders charged with making recommendations to the Criminal Justice Services Board on matters related to victims' rights and services.

SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM ADVOCACY SERVICE OF PRINCE WILLIAM, Inc. (SAVAS) 2008- Present
Vice President 2008-Present
Serve on Board of Directors of local rape crisis center with annual budget of $230,000 and which serves nearly 500 victims per year.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO PREVENT SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN (NAPSAC)

Board of Directors 2007-2008

Advisory Council, 2008-Present
NAPSAC is an organization dedicated to ending the sexual abuse of children through awareness, education, and the advocacy of children's rights through legal reform.

JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE TO STUDY THE COMMONWEALTH'S PROGRAM FOR PRISONER REENTRY TO SOCIETY 2007-2008
Served as crime victim representative on a Virginia General Assembly legislative study committee tasked with recommending feasible and appropriate alternatives to facilitate the successful reintegration of prisoners into their communities.

FAIRFAX JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT CITIZENS' ADVISORY COUNCIL 1996-2000
Vice Chairman, 1998-2000
Served as citizen representative on a council charged with advising the court on operations and services that could better serve client populations. Areas of activity included docket reform, facilities improvements, increased involvement from prosecutors, and improved services for victims of domestic violence.

VIRGINIANS UNITED AGAINST CRIME, 1996-2001
First Vice President 1997-2000
Legislative Chairman, 1996-Present
Proposed and drafted statutory language for fifteen pieces of legislation effecting crime victims' rights in Virginia. Thirteen of those bills have been enacted into law. Obtained Patrons and co-patrons for legislation. Lobbied legislators for support Organized witnesses to testify in committee. Organized Legislative Advocacy Days in 1998, 1999, and 2000. Built coalitions with allied groups to suppoprt legislation.

BORROMEO HOUSING, 1994-1998

Board of Directors

Provided oversight, policy development and assisted with development for a long-term transitional housing program based in Arlington, Virginia for young, homeless mothers and their children. Program provided shelter, coordinated public social services, provided parenting classes, job placement, and training in life-management skills.

Sorenson Institute for Political Leadership

Charlottesville, VA, United States

Mar 1996 - Dec 1996

Political Leaders Program

George Mason University School of Law

Arlington, VA, United States

Aug 1990 - May 1993

Juris Doctor

• George Mason Civil Rights Law Journal
• American Inn of Court

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA, United States

Aug 1985 - Jan 1990

Bachelor of Arts, International Studies

"Jeff Dion has dedicated his career to fighting crime and helping victims. Jeff has been recognized as one of the best victim advocates in the nation and I'm proud to call him my friend." John Walsh, host of America's Most Wanted.

"I have known Jeff for more than a decade. He was a leader of the victims' rights community in Fairfax County, Virginia, where I served on the County Board of Supervisors. He is a persuasive and eloquent advocate for victims and has effectively worked with stakeholders throughout the criminal justice system to promote more coordinated response to the needs of victims. He is a well-reasoned consensus-builder, respected by law enforcement, fellow attorneys, judges and advocates." Congressman Gerry Connolly

“It was a great training and you were a wonderful speaker. If I wasn't already motivated to assist victims of crime, you would have encouraged me to do so. I am so glad for this opportunity because civil justice is not something I ever considered for our victims before now. Thank you for helping me become a better advocate!” Seminar Attendee, Kansas City, MO, April 2008

“Jeff was incredibly inspiring and knowledgeable.”

Seminar Attendee, Columbia, MD May 2008

“I’ve been a victim advocate for 17 years, 14 with the Cook County State’s Attorneys Office and 3 for the US Postal Inspection Service. I have never seen as comprehensive a victim advocacy group as the one that was here today. Jeff stayed on track, respectful to all participants, even when questions were outside scope. He had relevant anecdotal information; he was funny, energetic, easy going, easy to understand, a great presenter, and knew Illinois law. One of the most informative and encouraging seminars I’ve attended. Thank you.” Seminar Attendee, Chicago, IL , Oct 2008

“Over the years I have attended many seminars and sent my staff to many, as well. However, after hearing you and the panel of attorneys speak at a recent seminar, one of our agency's Legal Advocates could hardly wait to tell me how absolutely delighted she was with your presentation and knowledge, as well as that of the panel. She expressed to me her excitement of learning new information that will help her assist victims of abuse, and having experts who made it real for her. I have asked her to share some of the information with other staff and she has asked that more staff members be made aware of the next presentation. Thank you for making an impact and for educating others in a way that sparks enthusiasm and learning. She said she has never taken so many notes and had never gotten as much useful information in the course of any seminar.” Seminar Attendee, Chicago, IL, Oct 2008

“I had just sent a thank you this morning to the folks that registered me for your seminar. I let them know that it was wonderful and that it could have been a two or three day session. All questions were answered in a respectful and non-rushed manner. Your seminar really made me think. I have had experience with a family member age 4 raped and murdered 43 years ago, another who he and his wife were murdered 17 years ago (she was raped after they killed her), another who was shot and killed as he sat in his car 16 years ago. I have been the victim of sexual assault twice. I did not attend your seminar for these reasons. I work with individuals that are developmentally disabled and in most cases I am their voice. I wanted to find ways to assist them and you provided that. You also opened a flood gate of memories of those close to me that have been victims twice because no one has taken up a cause for them. You pay honor to your sister by what you do. You make her real. She did exist and had a purpose. Her life was cut short but not the memories of what she meant to you and your family. I will take up the challenge to be a better advocate for not only people that may fall victim to crime but for those innocents that have been robbed of laughter, tears, and time. You enabled me to revisit memories of those I loved. How many more people sat at your seminar yesterday and experienced the same? Bless you for what you do.” Seminar Attendee, Newark, DE Sept 2008

“Jeff is not only articulate but delivered info in a great manner; we were not talked down to and he was extremely good at delivering and explaining what could very easily be overwhelming. He had good examples and interacts well with other panel members to ask questions, to bring points across, or to open a topic. He adds just the right amount of humor to make sometimes frustrating laws or cases engaging.” Seminar Attendee, Seattle, WA June 2008

Assisting Families and Significant Others when Homicide Occurs

April 2008 Annual Kansas Crime Victims’ Rights Week Conference, Topeka, KS

Civil Justice for Victims of Crime

May 2009 NCVC Training Institute, Montpelier VT

April 2009 NCVC Training Institute, Charleston, WV

March 2009 NCVC Training Institute, San Francisco, CA

February 2009 Illinois Advanced Victim Assistance Academy, Bloomington, IL

January 2009 NCVC Training Institute, Rock Island, IL

November 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Pensacola, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Miami and St. Petersburg, FL

October 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Chicago, IL

September 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Las Vegas, NV

September 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Minneapolis, MN

September 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Newark, DE

September 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Buffalo, NY

August 2008 Virginia Crime Prevention Council, Fredericksburg, VA

July 2008 Virginia Victim Assistance Academy, Richmond,VA

July 2008 NCVC Training Institute, New York, NY

July 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Boston, MA

June 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Ashland, NE

June 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Seattle, WA

June 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Portland, OR

May 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Columbia, MD

May 2008 NCVC Training Institute, New Haven, CT

April 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Kansas City, MO

March 2008 NCVC Training Institute, New Brunswick, NJ

February 2008 NCVC Training Institute, Providence, RI

December 2007 NCVC Training Institute, Fairfax, VA

October 2007 NCVC Training Institute, Savannah, Albany, and Atlanta, GA

April 2007 NCVC Training Institute, Allentown and Philadelphia, PA

February 2007 NCVC Training Institute, Miami, FL

April 2006 NCVC Training Institute, Phoenix and Tucson, AZ

February 2006 NCVC Training Institute, Los Angeles, CA

January 2006 NCVC Training Institute, Ft. Myers, Clearwater, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Ft. Walton Beach, FL

October 2006 NCVC Training Institute, Milwaukee, WI

August 2005 Wyoming State Victim Services Conference, Cheyenne, WY

April 2005 NCVC Training Institute, Meriden, CT

April 2005 NCVC Training Institute, Phoenix AZ

May 2005 NCVC Training Institute, Raleigh, NC

December 2004 PA Pathways Conference, State College, PA

September 2004 NCVC Training Institute, Mt. Laurel and Piscataway, NJ

June 2004 Florida Network for Victim Witness Services, Orlando, FL

May 2004 NCVC Training Institute, Portland, ME

April 2004 NCVC Training Institute, Jacksonville, FL

March 2004 NCVC Training Institute, Philadelphia, PA

October 2003 NCVC Training Institute, Washington, DC

October 2003 Delaware State Crime Victim Conference, Newark, DE

September 2003 Male Survivor Conference, Minneapolis, MN

May 2003 Minnesota Crime Victim Conference, Brainerd, MN

May 2003 NYS Crime Victim Board Regional Training, New York, Rochester and Albany

April 2003 Utah Crime Victim Conference, Ogden, UT

October 2002 NCVC Training Institute, Minneapolis, MN

October 2002 NCVC Training Institute, Arlington, VA

September 2002 National Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome, Salt Lake City, UT

April 2002 NCVC Training Institute, Seattle, WA

March 2002 NCVC Training Institute, Ft. Worth TX

December 2001 NCVC Training Institute, Arlington, VA

October 2001 National Organization for Male Sexual Victimization, New York, NY

October 2001 NCVC Training Institute, Los Angeles, CA

June 2001 NCVC Training Institute, Ann Arbor, MI

June 2001 NCVC Training Institute, Boston, MA

May 2001 Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Atlanta, GA

January 2001 NCVC Training Institute, Atlanta, GA

November 2000 Kentucky Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Coalition, Lexington, KY

October 2000 New York Crime Victims Board, Albany, NY

August 2000 National Victim Assistance Conference, Miami, FL

July 2000 Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Indianapolis, IN

June 2000 Florida Network for Victim Witness Services, Sanibel Island, FL

May 2000 Two Days in May, Columbus OH

March 2000 Missouri Organization for Victim Assistance, Lake of the Ozarks, MO

October 1999 Washington Office of Crime Victim Advocacy, Lake Chelan, WA

August 1999 Virginia DCJS Sexual Assault Institute, Salem, VA

August 1999 National Victim Assistance Conference, Los Angeles, CA

June 1999 Florida Network for Victim Witness Services, West Palm Beach, FL

May 1999 Two Days in May, Columbus, OH

April 1999 South Carolina Victim Assistance Network, Columbia, SC

March 1999 Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Richmond, VA

August 1998 National Victim Assistance Conference, Orlando, FL

Civil Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault

November 2004 NCVC Training Institute, San Diego, CA

Civil Litigation of Campus Crime

July 2002 ATLA Litigation at Sunrise, Atlanta, GA

Civil Litigation of Sexual Assault

October 2004 National Crime Victim Bar Assn. On-line CLE series

Civil Litigation of Stalking Cases

April 2006 Stalking in the 21^st Century, PA Coalition Against Rape, Mansfield, PA

March 2006 Intimate Partner Stalking: A Coordinated Community Response, Atlanta, GA

February 2002 ATLA Litigation at Sunrise, Miami, FL

March 2003 Intimate Partner Stalking Conference, Memphis, TN

Correlation between Stalking and Sexual Assault

June 2006 Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, St. Petersburg, FL

April 2006 Stalking in the 21^st Century, PA Coalition Against Rape, Mansfield, PA

March 2006 Intimate Partner Stalking: A Coordinated Community Response, Atlanta, GA

Crime Victims as Clients

July 1999 ATLA Litigation at Sunrise, San Francisco, CA

February 1999 ATLA Inadequate Security Litigation Group, Phoenix, AZ

Crime Victim Experiences in the Civil Justice System

June 2008 NCVC National Conference, Portland, OR

Crime Victim Perspectives on Offender Reentry

September 2004 Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities Conference, Arlington, VA

Understanding Economic Loss and the Federal Compensation Fund

January 2004 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Mohawk Nation, Kahnawake, QE

December 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, New York (Manhattan), NY

December 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Baltimore, MD

November 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, New York (Brooklyn), NY

November 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, New York (Bronx), NY

September 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, New York (Manhattan), NY

September 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Morristown, NJ

August 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Suffern, NY

July 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, San Francisco, CA

June 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Stamford, CT

June 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

May 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Hauppage, NY

May 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Edison, NJ

April 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, New York, NY

April 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Philadelphia, PA

March 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Bedford, MA

February 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Arlington, VA

February 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Costa Mesa, CA

February 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Emeryville, CA

January 2003 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, New York, NY

November 2002 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, New York (Staten Island), NY

November 2002 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Woodbury, NY

October 2002 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Edison, NJ

September 2002 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Trevose, PA

June 2002 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, Arlington, VA

April 2002 Critical Choices for Victims of September 11^th, New York (Manhattan), NY

Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: Identifying Resources for Crime Victims and Their Counsel

March 2004 NJ Victims of Crime Compensation Board Attorney Seminar, Mt. Laurel, NJ

February 2004 NJ Victims of Crime Compensation Board Attorney Seminar, Parsippany, NJ

October 2001 Nat. Crime Victim Bar Assn. (NCVBA) National Conference, Arlington, VA

June 2001 NCVBA and MA Academy of Trial Attorneys, Boston, MA

June 2001 NCVBA and MI Trial Lawyers Assn., Ann Arbor, MI

March 2001 ATLA Inadequate Security Litigation Group, Miami, FL

March 2001 Fairfax Bar Association, Fairfax, VA

November 2000 Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Tampa & Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Extended Civil Statute of Limitations for Crime Victims

February 2001 ATLA Litigation at Sunrise, New Orleans, LA

Fighting Child Sex Abuse: Keeping the Faith

July 2007 Survivors’ Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), Washington, DC

Interaction of Civil and Criminal Attorneys in Protecting Victims’ Rights and Causes of Action

June 2008 (panel moderator) Arizona State Bar Convention, Tucson, AZ

Joining the Larger Community of Crime Victims

July 2006 Survivor’ Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), Jersey City, NJ

Keynote Address on Enforcement of Victims’ Rights

April 2000 Virginia Attorney General’s Crime Victims’ Luncheon, Chantilly, VA

Keynote Address Commemorating the 10^th Anniversary of the Virginia Victims’ Bill of Rights

July 2005 Virginia Dept. of Criminal Justice Services, Williamsburg, VA

Keynote Address for Crime Victims’ Rights Week

April 2009 Yuma County Victims’ Right Week Dinner, Yuma, AZ

April 2009 United States Parole Commission, Bethesda, MD

April 2007 Yuma County Victims’ Right Week Dinner, Yuma, AZ

April 2005 Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, VA

Making Your Case before the September 11^th Compensation Fund

March 2004 NCVBA Attorney Training, New York, NY

March 2004 NCVBA Attorney Training, Edison, NJ

Remedies for Victims of Stalking and Sexual Assault

March 2003 Judicial Conference on Stalking and Sexual Assault, Lexington, KY

Repeat Victimization

October 2006 9^th Annual Child Abuse Conference, Burlington, VT

Sexual Assault Services for Underserved Populations

December 2007 VA DCJS Sexual Assault Institute, Chesterfield, VA

June 2006 VA DCJS Sexual Assault Institute, Roanoke, VA

Sources of Recovery for Identity Theft

February 2006 ATLA Litigation at Sunrise, Honolulu, HI

Special Needs of Victims of September 11^th

March 2002 Trial Lawyers Care, Baltimore, MD

March 2002 New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York, NY

February 2002 Trial Lawyers Care, New York, NY; Iselin, NJ; and Miami, FL

January 2002 Trial Lawyers Care, New York, White Plains, and Mineola, NY

Stalking 101

May 2006 Police Training, Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Media, PA

April 2006 Stalking in the 21^st Century, PA Coalition Against Rape, Mansfield, PA

March 2006 Intimate Partner Stalking: A Coordinated Community Response, Atlanta, GA

February 2006 NCVC Training Institute, Los Angeles CA

Stalking: Prosecution and Legal Issues

July 2005 National Network to End Domestic Violence, San Jose, CA

July 2005 Ohio Municipal Prosecutors Assn, Columbus, OH

Stalking Across Jurisdictions

September 2006 Regional Stalking Training, Hanover, PA

Third-Party Liability for Stalking Cases

February 2004 ATLA Litigation at Sunrise, Orlando, FL

Understanding Virginia’s Legislative Process

January 2002 Crime Victim Policy Partnership, Richmond, VA

November 2002 VA Network for Victims and Witnesses of Crime, Virginia Beach, VA

Use of Technology to Stalk

June 2006 Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, St. Petersburg, FL

May 2006 Police Training, Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Media, PA

April 2006 Stalking in the 21^st Century, PA Coalition Against Rape, Mansfield, PA

March 2006 Intimate Partner Stalking: A Coordinated Community Response, Atlanta, GA

February 2006 NCVC Training Institute, Los Angeles, CA

Vicarious Trauma and Attorneys

November 2008 Legal Services of Virginia, Virginia Beach, VA

July 2002 Legal Services of New York City

September 2002 Legal Aid Society of New York

October 2002 Civil Litigation of Violent Crimes, Washington, DC

February 2003 ATLA Litigation at Sunrise, Lahaina, HI

What I Know About Homicide

April 2008 Annual Kansas Crime Victims’ Rights Week Conference, Topeka, KS

When Litigation Isn’t the Answer: Options for Crime Victim Clients

February 2006 Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Workhorse Seminar, Orlando, FL

When Helping Hurts: Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue

May 2004 NCVC Training Institute, Portland, ME

April 2004 NCVC Training Institute, Jacksonville, FL

April 2002 NCVC Training Institute, Seattle, WA

March 2002 NCVC Training Institute, Ft. Worth, TX

October 2002 NCVC Training Institute, Minneapolis, MN

Working with Male Survivors

October 2006 9^th Annual Child Abuse Conference, Burlington, VT

September 2006 Wyoming State Victim Services Conference, Jackson Hole, WY

August 2005 Wyoming State Victim Services Conference, Cheyenne, WY

May 2004 NCVC Training Institute, Portland, ME

April 2004 NCVC Training Institute, Jacksonville, FL

October 2003 Delaware State Crime Victim Conference, Newark, DE

May 2003 NYS Crime Victim Board Regional Training, New York, Rochester and Albany

Working With the Crime Victim

November 2002 New York State Trial Lawyers Assn., New York, NY

In just the last four years, Jeff has raised over half a million dollars in sponsorship contributions for the National Crime Victim Bar Association. (2009 figures are through 6/1/09)

Under Jeff's leadership, membership in the National Crime Victim Bar Association has increased ten-fold. Membership revenue now exceeds $100,00 annually, surpassing membership revenue at the rest of the National Center. (2009 figures are through 6/1/09)

2009 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Vigil

Civil Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse

Why I do This Work

2007 National Crime Victim Bar Association Awards Luncheon

Civil Liability for Identity Theft, with James Ferguson, TRIAL, American Association for Justice, February, 2007, at 48-51.

Because Time Won't Heal All, with Jetta Bernier, Opinion Editorial, BOSTON HERALD, June 29, 2006, at 31.

More Days Before Deadline, TRIAL, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, September 2001, at 60-65.

When Your Case is News: Media Strategies for Crime Victim Litigation, VICTIM ADVOCATE, V.2, N.3, Winter 2001, at 11-13.

Equitable Relief: the Key to Creative Justice, VICTIM ADVOCATE, V.2, N. 2, Fall 2000, at 5.

Capacity: Special Considerations When Representing Elder Clients, VICTIM ADVOCATE, V. 1, N. 2, Fall 1999, at 5.

Liable to Whom? Psychiatrists Expanding Duty of Care in Crime Victim Litigation, CRIME VICTIM LITIGATION QUARTERLY, V. 5, N. 3&4, January 1999, at 1-3.

Compelling the Good Samaritan: a Renewed Call for the Duty to Rescue, CRIME VICTIM LITIGATION QUARTERLY, V. 5, N. 1, August 1998, at 1-3.