Victims/survivors frequently have difficulty within the context of the civil legal justice system. Linda Douglas, Trauma Informed Services Specialist for the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, offers insight into how trauma impacts victims on a neurobiological, physical and emotional level. Learn how to view clients through a trauma lens to avoid re-victimization. Faculty will offer tips for lawyers working with clients when their actions are counterproductive. Furthermore, faculty will provide an overview of professional responsibility when a client’s behavior is adverse to advice provided.

This course does not stop with the training. Pro Bono/DOVE provides volunteer attorneys with:

•       Mentors

•       Ongoing support

•       Case shadowing

•       Malpractice coverage for Project cases

•       Trial/courtroom experience (in a discrete area of the law), and

•       The chance to make a difference not only for victims, but also for their children and families