The New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS) is pleased to announce a new training course for legal advocates and allied professionals from OVS-funded organizations:
In partnership with NYU, NYLAG and Columbia University, Trauma Responsive Lawyering is an 8-session virtual training (Fridays, January 22 – March 12, 2021; Noon – 2pm EST ) led by mental health and legal experts who serve interpersonal violence (IPV) survivors and their families.
This program is open to legal advocates from OVS-funded organizations and sessions are geared toward both newer and more experienced legal professionals. Sessions are free of charge, and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, including diversity and inclusion credits, will be provided to those who meet eligible criteria.
Click the above image for more information and to register for this exciting new training opportunity.
If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact Integra Feliciano at integra.feliciano@nyulangone.org.
This program is presented by The New York State Office of Victim Services in collaboration with Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and NYU Langone Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. CLE Sponsored by New York Legal Assistance Group.
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Reminder:
Second Training: Neuroscience of Trauma Friday, January 29th@ 12pm-2pm EST
Traumatic stress exposure has been shown to have a clear impact on the body and brain. This workshop will address the neurobiology of the stress response, covering the impact of childhood trauma on the developing brain, and the impact of trauma on the body and brain. This will help legal advocates understand as well as explain symptomatology their clients may present with, including loss of memory and responses to trauma triggers. This will be presented by Dr. Denise Hien.
All trainings will be held Fridays, January 22 – March 19, 2021 12pm-2pm EST
Note: You may register for the whole series, or just for individual trainings within the series. These trainings will also be eligible for Continuing Legal Education Credits.
For the TRL Series Catalog, Click Here.
To Register for Training(s), Click Here.
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