April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In the United States April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities on how to prevent it.  Sexual violence is a major public health, human rights and social justice issue.
We need everyone’s help to end it. Thank you for getting involved and for supporting SAAM efforts.

Learn more about support for survivors: http://www.nsvrc.org/saam/saam-history

VOLUNTEER Locally! Click Below to learn how to help: http://www.albanycounty.com/Government/Departments/CrimeVictimandSexualViolenceCenter/CVSVCVolunteer.aspx

After the Silence Supportline: http://www.aftersilence.org/

Since 2001, NSVRC supports SAAM organizers with resources, tools, and training.
You can ask us questions about sexual violence, prevention, or planning a campaign.

 

Thursday, April 20th Event: Legal Issues Facing LGBT Military Personnel and Veterans, 5:30 pm at Albany Law School

Free Event: Albany Law School’s Spring 2017 LGBT Law Series, Feb. 16th, March 23rd and April 20th

January 30th Event: “The State of LGBT Rights in 2017”

“The State of LGBT Rights in 2017″

This program will feature panelists from various backgrounds and organizations, including Albany Law School alumna Judge Elizabeth Garry and Martha Harvey of the Capital Region Pride Center, to speak about the current state of rights in the LGBT community and what we can expect looking toward the future in light of our new president. There will be a networking reception (with appetizers and beer/wine) afterward for those who want to speak with panelists/attorneys directly.

This is the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/235948326860398/

This is a very timely event and we hope you will all join us to either educate yourself about your own rights or to support others!

Monday, January 30, 2017
Location: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, DEAN ALEXANDER MOOT COURTROOM (DAMC)
80 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE, Albany, NY
Registration 5:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Reception to Follow 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Join Us! For our Annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil, Thursday, October 13th, 6pm

We must remember the child victims of Domestic Violence!  They SEE, HEAR, OBSERVE and are fully AWARE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learn More: http://www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org/effect-on-children.htmlhttp://www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org/effect-on-children.html

 

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, an observance that focuses on the role substance abuse prevention plays in promoting safe and healthy communities.  This month Albany Law School joins the effort to highlight the health risks involved with the abuse of drugs and alcohol and to provide information and resources related to the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.  Albany Law School’s Drug and Alcohol Policy

What are the health effects of alcohol and drug abuse?  Alcohol Use and Your Health

Medical Consequences of Drug Abuse

Concerned that you or a loved one has a substance abuse problem?  Rethinking Drinking

Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abuse

Looking for ways to prevent alcohol and drug abuse? Ten Tips for Prevention for Parents

Ten Tips for Prevention for Youth

Roundup: Albany Law School in the news…

Incoming student Wajiha Kazmi, ’19 wrote a commentary for the Times Union: “Respect a key part of this dream.”

Sad news to report: Law School Community Mourns the Passing of Edgar Sandman ’46

This week, Albany Law announced its new 2-year degree program. Coverage so far includes stories in the ABA Journal, Business Review, Times Union, LLM Guide, Above the Law, and JD Journal.

Profiles:

• Engrassia ’18 Gets Full Court Experience as Judicial Intern, Catalyst Public Service Fellow

Albany Law School in the news…

This week, Albany Law School announced a major gift to fund the new Community and Business Development Clinic. The Times Union covered the story online Tuesday, and again in Friday’s print edition.   The law school also formally announced the appointment of 3 faculty – Profs. Bonventre, Connors and Lynch – to endowed and distinguished professorships.

Professor Hutter‘s column, “Judicial Notice of Website Information,” was published by the New York Law Journal.

Professor Lynch‘s letter to the editor, “Women don’t have time to worry about ‘likability,’ “ was published in the Times Union. (Paywall – see below.)

Professor Chung gave expert advice in the Associated Press article “How to do a background check on financial advisers,” which was syndicated to major U.S. news organizations including ABC News, the San Diego Union-Tribune, and the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Professor Brescia joined TWC News’ “Capital Tonight” to discuss his book, “How Cities Will Save the World.”

Professor Gottlieb‘s commentary, “Media Coverage of the Presidential Campaign,” was heard on WAMC’s Northeast Report.

Professor Bonventre joined Talk 1300’s “Fred Dicker: Live from the State Capitol” to discuss Gov. Cuomo vs. Citizens United and more.  

The GLC’s Bennett Liebman was quoted in the article “Mayor Lovely Warren open to Midtown casino, arts center” in the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.  

President & Dean Ouellette was presented with the Capital District Women’s Bar Association’s Hon. Judith S. Kaye Distinguished Attorney Member Award — the chapter’s highest award given to a member — on June 7.  

Professor Tenenbaum presented at the Health Law Professors Conference in Boston on June 3.

 

 

The Normal Heart Screening at Albany Law on 4/14

National LGBT People of Color Conference-October 12-15

In Our Own Voices, Inc.

Presents:

October 12-15, 2016

Albany, NY

For more information, click here.