Trauma-Informed Lawyering for Immigrant Survivors

Description: This interactive training will explore the principles of trauma-informed legal representation and its critical role in effectively supporting immigrant survivors. Participants will be able to identify barriers immigrant survivors face in accessing legal and justice systems within their communities and learn about the legal requirements of Title VI, the role and qualifications of interpreters, and best practices for clear and sensitive communication.

Speaker(s):

Jose Juan Lara Jr.
Systems and Advocacy Senior Program Manager
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence

Maricarmen Garza
Chief Counsel
ABA Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence

Katharina Dechert
Houston Policy & Advocacy Manager
Tahirih Justice Center

Feamma Stephens
Social Services Program Manager
Tahirih Justice Center

Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation

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