The Empathetic Attorney: Advocating for Survivors of Sexual Violence Through Trauma Informed Care

You see the path forward. Yet. You find yourself frustrated by their inability to take ownership of their advocacy. You might find yourself struggling to simplify complex legal information, to delicately navigate emotional conversations or even answer repeated questions. If only there was a way to understand what was going on in the victim’s mind... A love letter to lawyers who represent sexual assault victims, The Empathetic Attorney offers a step-by-step approach for better representing victimized clients. Drawing on her experience, author AnnaMarie Motis offers the practical advice needed to implement trauma informed care into your practice. After reading The Empathetic Attorney, you will understand how to: Avoid compounded trauma by providing key, relevant information about the legal system Encourage engagement with legal procedure and functions of daily life Develop language that expresses their needs, honors their boundaries and articulates relevant information Provide practical resources that mutually facilitate support, education and healing Find their survivor identity in order to thrive post-lawsuit Now, you are equipped to empathetically answer any daunting question posed as you face those living the life of victim and lead them towards victory as a survivor.