Dedicated to the progress and advancement of all paralegals.
When: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 11:00am–12:00pm P.T./2:00-3:00pm E.T.
Trauma-informed lawyering and advocacy practices aim to reduce re-traumatization and recognize the role trauma plays in the advocate-client relationship. Integrating trauma-informed practices is particularly important when representing clients facing housing instability. This webinar will explore how trauma can appear uniquely for older adults facing a loss of change in their housing and how advocates can adjust their practice to accommodate and empower their clients. This webinar will also explore how trauma can impact older adults in a nursing facility setting who may be facing involuntary discharge.
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Capacity for this session is limited to 3,000 participants, and all participants will have the option of accessing audio through the computer or by phone. Closed captioning will be available. Please be sure to log onto the webinar a few minutes early in order to secure your place for the live presentation on Zoom. If you would like to request ASL interpretation or have other accessibility related questions, please email ncler@acl.hhs.gov at least one week in advance.
This webinar will be recorded and available on our website shortly after the presentation. The recording and training materials will also be emailed to all registrants within a few days after the training. We are unable to offer CEU’s or other certifications. Thank you for understanding.
The webinar will take place on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:00am P.T./2:00pm E.T. and will run for 60 minutes.
