State Bar of Michigan (SBM) Bar Journal
Co-Authored by Alexander S. Rusek

An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Lawyering

Being trauma-informed is not just the newest social science buzzword. Rather, it is an important set of research-based guiding principles that attorneys in most practice areas must recognize to provide the most effective representation possible for their clients.

So, what is trauma? What does it mean to be trauma-informed? What is trauma-informed lawyering? And where can you learn more about these concepts?

See the full article in SBM's August issue.

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