This recorded webinar provides information on identifying potential domestic violence situations, guidance on the next steps to take, and how to find resources available to you at the county and state level. Experts from the American Bar Association (ABA) also discuss the legal and ethical implications – and the limitations those implications may impose – for legal service professionals navigating domestic violence situations. Immigration case scenarios that legal professionals might face, and suggested responses are also included in this webinar.
Topic: Trauma-Informed Practice
Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaboration: From Trauma to Resilience: Learning Client’s Stories With A Trauma-Informed Lens
Watch this webinar for in-depth information on mental health evaluations for immigrant clients. This is Part 1 of a series that shares how immigration Legal Service Providers and mental health experts must work closely together to address clients’ trauma so they can advocate for themselves in the complex immigration system.
American Bar Association: The Lifeguard is Drowning: Identifying Burnout in Immigration Practitioners
An ABA panel discussion that builds upon a study to facilitate a shift away from old mental health patterns to a culture of openly discussing burnout and secondary trauma within law school settings, nonprofits, government agencies, and law firms.