Community-Based Advocates, Trauma Informed Lens & Legal Protections

Abstract

This presentation adresses how advocates can enhance thier ability to work with domestic violence survivors and minimize compassion fatique by incorporating a trauma informed framework; understand the local and federal shelter/housing legal protections victims have in the District of Columbia; understand the legal protections to help ensure program compliance; and increase awareness of tools available to assist survivors to utilize the protections afforded to them.

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