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:
Fifth Training: Safety Assessments
Friday, February 26th@ 12pm-2pm EST
Instructed by Dr. Elizabeth Fitelson, this session will apply information and skills gained in prior sessions to help advocates identify and respond to mental health crises and high-risk coping behaviors. This training is meant to focus on identification of and understanding the reasons behind symptoms and behavior, and will also address resources for clients.
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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