On-Demand Representing Survivors of Sexual-Assault Webinar
On Demand
Thursday, September 03, 2020
2:00 - 2:05 p.m.
Moderator Instructions and Faculty Introductions
2:05 - 3:05 p.m.
Creating a Supportive Process from Intake to Resolution
- Strategies to Help Prepare Yourself and Your Staff
- Key Communication Considerations
- Important Things to Say in the First Five Minutes
- Questions to Ask
- Triggers to Avoid
3:05 - 3:45 p.m
Lessons Learned for Working Closely with Survivors
- Be Communicative
- Meet In-Person (When Possible)
- Establish Boundaries
- Never Rush
- Set Realistic Expectations
- Explain the Legal Process in Detail
- Provide Options
- Offer Other Paths Beside Litigation
- Make a Public Statement if Desired
- Assess the Client’s Ability to Withstand the Rigors of Litigation
3:45 - 4:00 p.m.
Question & Answer Session
