Trauma-Informed Legal Advocacy Project
Each scenario is based on real-world questions. We owe a debt of gratitude to the survivors, lawyers and lawyers who asked questions that formed the basis of these scenarios and gave us ideas and suggestions. American Bar Association – Polyvictimization and trauma-informed advocacy, resources for lawyers dealing with legal issues related to children and youth. The Trauma-informed Law Project is a collaborative pro bono project that studies how trauma affects the law. And how trauma and traumatized people are influenced by the legal system. The TILA project uses a scenario-based approach. In each scenario, we practice applying an advocacy-based, trauma-informed perspective and considering what might happen from the perspective of the person we`re working with and what practical strategies might help. Bryan Stevenson, Counsel, Equal Justice Initiative [*Note: Pay particular attention to Stevenson`s use of the term “solicitor-client proximity” as a trauma-informed concept] Manitoba Trauma Information and Education Centre, The Trauma Toolkit – A resource for service agencies and service providers to provide trauma-informed services To fill this gap, Our work combines trauma-informed mental health, healing and mental health and legal advice to help our clients address underlying issues. This has contributed to their journey into crime. UnCommon Law`s trauma-trained lawyers and social workers work with clients to help them improve their self-confidence, change their self-narrative, take responsibility for their past actions, and prepare for a successful return journey. Uncommon Law is unique in our “trauma-informed approach” to legal advocacy. Our trauma-trained lawyers and social workers work with clients to help them improve their self-awareness, change their narrative, and internalize responsibility for their past actions and the way forward. Previous research has shown that the vast majority of incarcerated people have experienced traumatic events at some point in their lives.
Unfortunately, there are currently few opportunities in prison for individuals to meaningfully address the role trauma has played in their lives – despite the fact that a person`s ability to understand and recover from trauma is a major goal of the California probation process. This webinar is an introduction to trauma-informed advocacy. Rachel White-Domain, JD, made a presentation on behalf of NCDVTMH. This curated and annotated bibliography was created by Mayra Gomez for inclusion in the TILA project. The articles included in this collection cover a variety of topics relevant to lawyers and lawyers practicing a trauma-informed approach to working with trauma survivors in asylum and immigration proceedings. Lawyers at the Sexual Violence Law Center (SVLC) provide victims of sexual violence with holistic, trauma-informed legal assistance in a variety of legal matters, including protection orders, immigration, employment, public benefits, Title IX, housing, victims` rights, and more. We also provide technical support and training to lawyers, lawyers and judges working with victims of sexual violence. For lawyers to take a trauma-informed approach to their work with trauma survivors, they must have a fundamental understanding of how trauma can affect how survivors think, feel, and interact with others and the world.
The articles in this collection provide information on the effects trauma can have on the brain, with a focus on the effects of trauma on an individual`s memory. Rather than being an exhaustive list of trauma and memory research, this collection is only a starting point for self-learning. Nevertheless, the articles in this collection provide a useful starting point to begin this endeavor, especially for those interested in the implications of this research for survivors involved in legal cases. Full-text online articles were prioritized for inclusion. If you find the resources on this page useful, consider joining the TILA network. The TILA network is based on the principle that we do our best when we work together. It is designed to facilitate collaboration between lawyers and lawyers interested in bringing a trauma-informed approach to their own work and areas of expertise. TILA members have access to some TILA PowerPoint documents that can be integrated into intra-agency or pro bono training.
You can also choose to join the mailing list only. We regularly receive emails requesting different types of legal assistance for survivors of all types of trauma. Trying to navigate the legal options available can be a very daunting, and often time-consuming task until you find the right representation or service that suits your situation.