Trauma Informed Lawyering

Catalog description

This course will focus on cases that involve partner violence and rape to examine how trauma effects participation in the criminal justice process. Understanding trauma will allow students to develop effective advocacy for their clients. Students will also learn how to engage with law enforcement, attorneys, judges and community based advocates. Interviewing techniques, role playing, active listening, and problem solving with clients will be discussed. Developing strategies for policy changes will also be addressed.