From April through November 2024, the ABA Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence, the Victim Rights Law Center, and project partners hosted a monthly virtual meeting to connect on topics related to trauma-informed representation and trauma-informed workplaces. Each call included a brief presentation on one of the following topics, followed by an opportunity for participants to ask questions. These sessions were not recorded.
April 24, 2024: Maintaining Professional Boundaries in the Age of Instant Communication
May 28, 2024: The Basics of Neurobiology and Trauma
July 30, 2024: Hiring Trauma-Informed Legal Teams
August 27, 2024: Trauma-Informed Onboarding and Orientation
September 24, 2024: The Daily Practice of Trauma-Informed Supervision: A Session for Direct Supervisors of Legal Program Staff
October 22, 2024: Exploring the Impacts of Trauma on the Attorney-Client Relationship
November 14, 2024: Clients as Teachers: Understanding the Layers and Levels of Trauma for Our Clients and Their Communities