www.probono.net/dv
The American Bar Association has inaugurated a site intended to serve as a comprehensive resource for lawyers who want to volunteer their services to assist domestic violence victims. The National Domestic Violence Pro Bono Directory features a database of programs nationwide that provide pro bono legal service in these cases. The database entries describe the various programs and tell how attorneys can become involved. The site also provides a calendar of training programs throughout the country and has a collection of articles, links and other materials for attorneys to use as resources in handling these cases.
www.capitalcasesresources.org
As part of its programming to help judges better manage death-penalty cases, the National Judicial College has developed Capital Cases Resources, which provides resources for state trial judges who sit on capital cases, but one need not be a judge to find it useful. A featured resource is an overview of U.S. Supreme Court jurisprudence regarding capital punishment. Written by Indiana University criminal law professor Joseph Hoffmann, it provides a case-by-case walk-through of the substantive and procedural issues decided by the court.
