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Judge Hyman presided over domestic violence cases in the criminal, family, juvenile and probate divisions of the Santa Clara courts. He has also written on law reform, developing the law, and raising public awareness in the area of domestic violence. His Honour describes how domestic violence is recognised as a separate crime in most American States; how the different specialised courts in each jurisdiction relate to domestic violence; and the legislation in various jurisdictions to clarify specific domestic violence issues.
The seminar is followed by a Q & A session.