Arizona Crime Victim Attorney, Sara J. Powell to Present at "Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in Arizona" Training Conference

    PHOENIX, AZ, April 19, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Arizona Crime Victim Attorney, Sara J. Powell will present at the upcoming "Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in Arizona" training conference Wednesday, April 24, 2013. The training will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (MST) at the Nina Mason Pulliam Conference Center, 5025 East Washington Street in Phoenix, Arizona 85034.

The training conference is targeted to the following professionals:

- Victim Advocates working in government agencies and community-based organizations
- Mental Health Service Providers
- Law Enforcement Officers
- Social Workers
- Sexual Assault and Forensic Nurse Examiners
- Prosecutors, and Probation and Parole Officers

During the training presentations, experts will address the difference between the victim's role and rights in the criminal versus civil legal process. As one of the expert presenters, attorney Sara J. Powell's topic will cover specific examples of how victim service providers were able to assist their clients achieve both justice and compensation through the civil justice system for the injuries they suffered as a result of criminal activity.

"Victims of crime need the help of trusted professionals who are responsive and compassionate," said Sara Powell, attorney, Law Office of Sara J. Powell. "I appreciate being invited to present at this important event and look forward to sharing valuable information regarding service provider roles with participants."

Practicing law since 1979, Sara Powell devotes her practice to obtaining compensation for crime victims of drunk drivers, shootings, rape and child abuse. She is a charter member of the National Crime Victim Bar Association. Powell is also AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating awarded to an attorney based on anonymous ratings by other local lawyers, and listed in their Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. In addition, Sara Powell is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Lawyers.

The training session is being conducted by the National Center for Victims of Crime, the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization dedicated to helping victims of crime rebuild their lives. This event is also co-sponsored by the Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Arizona Mothers Against Drunk Driving, The National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc., Valley of the Sun Chapter and Sarah's House Child & Family Advocacy.

The training conference is free, however space is limited. Therefore, registration is required no later than April 18, 2013. Interested participants can register online at www.victimsofcrime.org and click on "Training Opportunities" or call (202) 467-8753.

About the Law Office of Sara J. Powell
Dedicated to protecting victims' rights since 1979, the Law Office of Sara J. Powell provides individualized, responsive and compassionate legal service. The firm focuses on helping crime victims reclaim their lives by obtaining financial compensation for the harm they have suffered and holding the perpetrators accountable. Practice areas include homicide victims, shooting victims, rape/sexual assault victims, child molestation and abuse, negligent security, elder abuse, drunk driver victims and other serious personal injuries. Initial consultations can be arranged free of charge by calling 602-996-4447. For more information, visit www.SaraPowell.com.

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