Pathways to Justice 2019

Lawyers working with clients who are poor, disabled, underrepresented, experiencing chronic illness or mental health conditions, or are victims of sexual assault or domestic violence are likely to find that many of their clients are survivors of trauma, whether as children, in domestic relationship or the trauma inherent in long term poverty.  That trauma informs how our clients relate to the world, including their legal representative.  For attorneys working with these populations, a trauma informed approach allows for more competent representation, improved legal outcomes, increased client engagement and be an empowering experience for clients.

This session will discuss why and how to integrate trauma informed practices into your representation and use a hypothetical case to have participants practice applying trauma-informed skills at the time of intake.