NOTIS’s Legal Division presents:
NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted for on-demand viewing.
Available through December 31, 2027
Workshop Overview
This on-demand training provides an overview of the civil protection order process in Washington State under RCW 7.105. Participants will gain an understanding of the various types of protection orders available, the general filing process, and the critical role advocates play in bridging the gap between a survivor’s needs and the protection order court.
Beyond procedural information, the course also addresses cultural responsiveness, examining how identity, language, and immigration status may influence a survivor’s interaction with the civil legal system.
Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
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Identify the primary types of civil protection orders available in Washington State under RCW 7.105 and describe their general purpose.
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Describe the general protection order filing process and recognize the role advocates play in supporting survivors during court proceedings, including points at which court interpreters are commonly involved.
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Recognize how cultural factors, language access needs, and immigration status may affect a survivor’s interaction with the civil legal system and consider how interpreters can support clear and accurate communication in protection order court settings.
Cost
$30 NOTIS members, $50 non-members (Click to Join NOTIS for significant discounts on all trainings!)
Registration
After registering, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Registration confirmation will include a video link, presentation slides, and instructions on how to receive a certificate of completion.
Steps on how to receive your certificate:
- Watch the recording (3 hours).
- Make a note of the two attendance codes from the recording.
- Email the attendance codes to NOTIS (info@notisnet.org)
- You will receive your certificate within five business days.
Continuing Education Credits
NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned.
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Credits |
Approval Status |
| WA AOC |
3 performance |
Approved |
| OJD |
3 general |
Approved |
| CA CIMCE |
3 hours |
Approved (CIMCE#8457) |
**Please note that DSHS has not approved CEUs for this course.
***NOTIS cannot guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.
Agency Codes:
WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
Who is teaching?
Graciela Hernandez is the current Project Manager for the Protection Order Advocacy Program within the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Prior to this role, she was a protection order advocate helping survivors of intimate partner violence navigate the complex civil legal system. Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, she brings a deep level of cultural competency to her work and aims to break down barriers for immigrant survivors of domestic violence. Having worked as both a community and systems-based advocate over the past nine years, Graciela holds a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed practices and works to empower survivors of all backgrounds to take lead in their protection order cases. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, volunteering in her son’s kindergarten class, and planning a good party. Currently, she is very excited and a bit stressed as she plans her daughter’s quinceañera this upcoming summer!
Kelsey Greer has been with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office since September 2018. She started as an intern with the Protection Order Advocacy Program during her MSW program and was hired in January 2019. She later transferred over to criminal as the Felony First Appearance Advocate for the DV Unit and later as a Firearms Enforcement Advocate with the Regional Domestic Violence Firearms Unit (RDVFEU). She came back to POAP in 2023 as an advocate and in the last two years transitioned to being a Project Manager overseeing the Protection Order Portal (POP) and now the Program Manager. In her free time, she enjoys all the adventure the outdoors has to offer in her free time including road trips, camping, and hiking with her dog, Pepper, along with reading and binging comfort shows alongside her cat, Wrigley.
Please note that on-demand workshops provide immediate access to the recording and course materials upon registration.
For this reason, all sales are final, and registrations are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
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