Purpose
The purpose of this module is to:

• Describe the evidentiary issues that commonly arise in domestic violence cases;
• Explain the standards for determining admission of hearsay evidence and expert testimony.

Learning Objectives
After viewing this module, you will:

• Be familiar with common evidentiary issues that arise in domestic violence cases;
• Know how to determine the admissibility of out-of-court statements in light of the availability of the witness and the intended purpose of the evidence;
• Understand the considerations for admission of expert testimony.

What You Can Expect in This Module
In this module, you will:

1. Watch videotapes of a law professor and attorneys examining the rules governing the admission of hearsay evidence and expert witness testimony;
2. See brief videotaped scenarios of evidence issues that arise in the courtroom, with analysis and commentary by experienced attorneys;
3. Have access to a hearsay evidence chart and a chart on admitting expert witness testimony;
4. Participate in an online discussion about the module;
5. Be able to link to related resources;
6. Work through an exercise on expert witness testimony.