Trauma-Informed Client Service in Refugee Law
CILA is excited to announce our upcoming CLE webinar, “Trauma-Informed Client Service in Refugee Law!”
Join us on Thursday, December 12, 2024, for an essential session that will help immigration professionals adopt a trauma-informed approach to legal advocacy when representing refugees.
Program Details:
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Registration: FREE for CILA Members and Law Students; $50 for Non-Members*
*Non-members must meet CILA membership eligibility criteria to attend.
What You’ll Learn:
This session will focus on how to effectively integrate the principles of trauma-informed client service into your refugee law practice. You will learn about:
- Recognizing signs of trauma: Basic principles and social determinants
- Interview techniques: Best practices for vulnerable clients
- Hearing preparation strategies :Helping traumatized clients testify
- Self-Care and vicarious traumatization: How to avoid the emotional toll of refugee advocacy
- The IRB SOGIE, Gender and Accessibility Guidelines: Key principles to highlight
- Accommodations: How to ask for accommodations for trauma survivors
- Case law updates on the Gender Guidelines and their impact on refugee law practice
Panel of Experts:
Join our esteemed panel, featuring Dr. Lisa Andermann (trauma expert), Norma Hannant (social worker), Pia Zambelli (refugee lawyer), and Preevanda Sapru (refugee lawyer), as they share their knowledge and experiences.
Why Attend?
This webinar is a must-attend for anyone representing refugees. Learn how trauma impacts your clients and how to adapt your legal practice to provide compassionate and effective advocacy. Equip yourself with essential knowledge to support vulnerable clients and improve outcomes in your cases.
This webinar is the first in CILA’s new six-part CLE series, “The ABC’s of Representing Refugees.” Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your expertise and enhance your practice.
Register now to secure your spot! Stay tuned for more information on our expert panelists.
