Venue:
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

NCVLI chose the Oregon Convention Center for this year’s Conference after a successful 2017 Conference at the venue. Conveniently located in the Lloyd District and a short walk or MAX trip away from downtown, Conference attendees will have ample access to food, lodging and entertainment without stepping foot in a car.

Room Rates:
Hotel Options in Portland

Inn at the Convention Center (Government Rate Available)

420 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR 97232 | innatcc.com

Motel 6 Portland Downtown (Government Rate Available)

518 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR 97232 | motel6.com

Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center (Government Rate Available)

435 NE Wasco St, Portland, OR 97232 | marriott.com

The Hoxton, Portland (Government Rate Available)

15 NW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 | https://thehoxton.com/

Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown (Government Rate Available)

319 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97204 | embassysuites3.hilton.com

University Place Hotel (Government Rate Available)

310 SW Lincoln St, Portland, OR 97201 | uplacehotel.com

Conference Hotels

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Portland (SOLD OUT)
1000 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, Oregon, 97232
Phone Reservations: (800) 996-0510. Make your reservation under the group “2019 Crime Victim Law Institute.”
Located about a 10 minute walk away from the Oregon Convention Center, this hotel is close to the Conference. There are limited rooms available for this hotel. All reservations must be booked before May 6, 2019. Guests of NCVLI will also be able to utilize the overnight parking, with in-and-out privileges, for $10.00 per day, please inquire when making your reservation.

Hotel Eastlund (SOLD OUT)
1021 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Phone Reservations: (503) 235-2100 (Use group code NCVLI2019)
Click here to make a reservation (add code NCVLI2019 to the “Group Code” box when you make your reservation to secure government rate).
Single king guestrooms are available at the government rate for $184.00 plus tax. Rooms must be booked by May 6, 2019 to secure a room in the block.

Transportation:
Airport Shuttles:
Shuttles to downtown Portland hotels can be arranged at the ground transportation information desk in the baggage claim area of the PDX Airport. Shuttle times and cost to get back to the Airport after the Conference will be provided shortly.

Public Transportation:
It is also possible to use the TriMet public transportation system for travel between the hotel and the PDX Airport. The TriMet Trip Planner gives step-by-step travel directions.

Questions about Venue or Lodging? Please check the FAQ Page. If you do not find an answer please contact us at ncvliconference@lclark.edu or 503-768-6819.

Registration is now closed for this event.

Tuition: 

Tuition covers the cost of the two-day Conference and includes Conference snacks, some meals and program materials.

Single Day Rate:

Interested in attending the Conference but only available one day?  Single day registration is available. 

Early Bird Rate: 

Register by Friday, April 26, 2019 to receive discounts on tuition.

Travel Discount:* 

Attendees traveling from the Eastern, Central, Hawaiian time zones are eligible for a $50 discount on registration. Select the TIMEZONE rate for your particular ticket when registering.

NAVRA Member Discount:* 

Members of the National Alliance of Victims’ Rights Attorneys & Advocates who have an Enhanced Membership receive $50.00 off tuition.  NAVRA Enhanced members will receive an email with their coupon code.

NAVRA is NCVLI’s bar association of attorneys, advocates and others committed to the protection, enforcement, and advancement of crime victims’ rights. Visit www.navra.org to learn more about NAVRA and to become a member. (Registrants are eligible for only one discount.)

*Only one discount can be claimed (i.e., an enhanced NAVRA member from the Eastern time zone can only claim one $50 discount). Discounts are not available for the student rate and are pro-rated for the one-day rates.

Cancellation Policy:

Tuition minus $50 handling fee will be refunded provided an emailed request is submitted to NCVLI at ncvliconference@lclark.edu and received by Wednesday, May 8, 2019. For individuals or organizations paying by check or at the door, NCVLI will invoice the balance due if funds have not been received in advance.

Law Student Writing Competition: 

Law students are invited to submit an original paper or abstract analyzing the legal rights of crime victims. Winners receive a monetary prize and selected papers are eligible for presentation at the Conference. Click here to download an application and apply.  Applications are due Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Survivor Scholarships:  

Thanks to funding from generous donors, NCVLI is pleased to offer tuition scholarships to eligible survivors to attend the 2019 Crime Victim Law Conference. Click here to download an application and apply.  Applications are considered quarterly for various professional develop opportunities, but applications seeking funds for the 2019 Conference are due Friday, February 15, 2019.

Professional Development Scholarships:

The Office for Victims of Crime offers Professional Development Scholarships to those who work with victims of crime.  Click here to learn more and apply.

OVW Approval:

We will be submitting conference approval to OVW and will update this FAQ as we receive more information.  In most cases, grantees are required to contact their OVW program specialist to get approval specific to their award and to ensure that a Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) is issued.  A GAN must be completed before grantees commit or expend any funds related to attending this conference.

Questions?

Questions about registration and tuition? Please check the FAQ tab. If you do not find an answer please contact us at ncvliconference@lclark.edu or 503-768-6819.

Crime Victims’ Rights Reception

Thursday, June 6, 2019

5PM
Oregon Convention Center

Thank you to all who joined us for wine and light appetizers as we  celebrated the successes of the year and networked with friends and colleagues from around the country.  Guests participated in our 50/50 Raffle and learned more about each other while winning prizes during People Bingo.

Thanks to everyone who made the 2019 Crime Victims’ Rights Reception a success!

Q:        What is different about this Conference?

A:       The Crime Victim Law Conference is the only national conference focusing on victim law, including enforcement of victims’ rights in criminal cases.  So while many trainings are about services and support for victims, this Conference looks at the law of victims’ rights in all systems (criminal, civil, administrative).  While many sessions are taught by lawyers, we integrate a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the impact of law, rights, and the justice system on victims.  We also ensure that while the focus is law, advocates and allied professionals benefit from the sessions as increased understanding of the law and its impact is good for everyone who works with victims.

Q:       Who is the target audience? 

A:        Our target audience includes lawyers, advocates, and allied professionals working with victims as they navigate justice systems (criminal, civil, administrative).

Q:        Is this Conference a look at victim’s rights at a national level? 

A:       The Conference includes breakout sessions, and plenaries that address national and international victims’ rights issues.  The Conference also offers glimpses of state- and local-level work so that individuals from different jurisdictions can learn from each other’s practices.

Q:       In the overview it states the Conference includes a focus on rights enforcement in criminal cases. What does this mean? 

A:       Most states have constitutional amendments and every jurisdiction has a statutory scheme that affords victims’ rights during the criminal investigation and prosecution of the perpetrator.  These rights generally include the rights to be notified, present, and heard at certain times and to seek restitution.  Often these rights are left to the prosecutor to assert on the victim’s behalf, which can mean that the rights are not advocated for as aggressively as a victim may hope, and at other times despite the prosecutor’s advocacy courts ignore the rights and no one seeks appellate relief.  “Victims’ rights enforcement” is that part of victim law that is about victims asserting their rights independently in criminal trial courts and seeking appellate review when those rights are denied.

Q:       Is this an OVW-approved training?

A:      We will be submitting conference approval to OVW and will update this FAQ as we receive more information. In most cases, grantees are required to contact their OVW program specialist to get approval specific to their award and to ensure that a Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) is issued. A GAN must be completed before grantees commit or expend any funds related to attending this conference.

Q:        How many CLE credits are available through Conference?

A:        For Oregon Attorneys: Prior Conferences have had 11-13 Oregon CLE credits available. NCVLI applied and was approved for 12 Oregon CLE credits, including general, ethics, access to justice, and practice.

For Other Attorneys: For states beyond Oregon please see the next FAQ.

Q:        Are my CLE credits earned at Conference applicable outside of Oregon?

A:        Attendees seeking CLE credit outside of Oregon will be provided with a certificate of attendance which notes the total number of hours of the Conference but does not certify attendance at any particular session.  Attendees can then petition their state Bar Association for credit. NCVLI does not seek certification outside of Oregon.

Q:        Are CEU credits available through Conference for Social Workers?

A:        NCVLI will be applying for CEU credits with the Oregon chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.  We will update here when/if the Conference receives certification and with the number of overall credits.

Q:        Can my organization provide information to Conference attendees? If so, how?

A:        For a fee, NCVLI will have an unstaffed Exhibit Hall for victim service nonprofit and governmental organizations to display literature such as brochures, pamphlets, and leaflets. A full table can be purchased for $500 and shared table for $250. Space is limited.
Click here to register as an Exhibitor.

Q:        Who is eligible for the Student Discount?

A:        To be eligible for the student discount individuals must be attending a university, college, law school, graduate school, community college, or vocational school as at least a half-time student.  High school students over 18 are also eligible if they are enrolled full time.  High school students under 18 can be considered on special conditions.  If you are under 18 and would like to attend the Conference, please email an interest statement to ncvliconference@lclark.edu.

Q:        Are scholarships available for attendees?

A:        Yes, professional development scholarships are available. Please visit the Register tab for more details.

Q:        Can I get a DVD or CD of Conference content?

A:        NCVLI does not provide CD or DVD of Conference materials. We do, however, provide attendees electronic access to Conference materials (e.g. PowerPoints, cases, pleadings) through an App.

Q:        Can I register for just one day of Conference?

A:        Yes, single day rates are available. Please visit the Register tab for more details.

Q:        I registered for Conference but am only able to attend one day or cannot attend the event at all, can I transfer my registration to someone else?

A:        Registrations may be transferred to another individual for no fee if the request is submitted by Friday, April 26, 2019. Registration transfers will not be allowed after that date. Transfer requests can be emailed to ncvliconference@lclark.edu and need to include the original registration confirmation along with the name and contact information of the new person who is being registered.

We do not allow partial registration transfers for 1 day and encourage attendees to register using a 1 day ticket if that better suits their needs.

Q:        I am unable to attend Conference but would like Conference materials. How do I obtain the Conference materials if I am not an attendee?

A:        All materials (e.g. PowerPoints, cases, pleadings) provided at Conference or made available to attendees on a Conference app.  If you are a paid attendee but simply cannot attend you will still have access to the materials through this App. If you are not a paid attendee we cannot provide you the materials.

Q:       Is transportation provided to the Conference?

A:       The Conference is located within walking distance of both recommended Conference hotels and many nearby restaurants and shops.  Transportation from the airport to/from the Conference hotel is the responsibility of the attendee.  Public transportation options can be found using The TriMet Trip Planner or you can contact your hotel for particular guidance regarding your best airport transportation options.