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Trauma informed legal services
At LJC we understand that many of our clients have experienced trauma and are often seeking legal advice when they are highly vulnerable and emotional. The term ‘trauma’ as described by the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) “results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional or spiritual well-being.” This includes many of the events that the children and parents/carers report to us that they have experienced.
We believe that our client’s lived experience deserves to be listened to in a sensitive and empathetic way that reduces the chances of the client being retraumitised.
Trauma-informed legal practice is important for lawyers as traditionally lawyers are trained to separate emotions from the law in order to analyse legal issues.
However, a trauma-informed approach enables us to provide more accurate and effective representation for our clients. We are able to identify trauma and gain a better understanding of our client’s trauma history to effectively represent our clients in court and to other services and professionals.
Our supervising solicitors receive clinical supervision by child and adolescent psychologists who specialise in educational, social and emotional needs. This helps our supervising solicitors to use their legal skills in a psychologically safe manner. By having a deeper understanding of the psychological considerations affecting the child and their parents/carers, our trauma informed solicitors are better able to comprehensively advocate for the client. This is another way that we demonstrate that our clients are at the centre of our legal services.
At L J Collins Solicitors, we are Family Lawyers who specialise in Public law and Children Act – Private law proceedings. We work with complex family matters that often involve children and young people being taken into the care of the local authority. These are often extremely challenging and sensitive times for parents and families, and it is crucial that parents and young children have legal representation with the necessary experience and expertise to advise them throughout the process. However, it is equally important that solicitors are caring and empathetic while remaining determined and committed to achieving the most appropriate outcomes for children, parents and families.
At L J Collins Solicitors, we are Family Lawyers who specialise in Public law and Children Act – Private law proceedings. We work with complex family matters that often involve children and young people being taken into the care of the local authority. These are often extremely challenging and sensitive times for parents and families, and it is crucial that parents and young children have legal representation with the necessary experience and expertise to advise them throughout the process. However, it is equally important that solicitors are caring and empathetic while remaining determined and committed to achieving the most appropriate outcomes for children, parents and families.
Our Values
We place the needs of the children and families we represent at the centre of what we do.
Helpful –
Our staff are helpful and kind to the professionals and clients we work with. We also make a point to support each other and work as a team.
Initiative –
We do not wait to be told, in order, to do the right things for our clients. Instead, we focus on what we can do, and do it to the best of our ability.
Learning –
It’s not that we have all the answers, but we are prepared to go and find them. Our professional curiosity is our way of ensuring we have the required knowledge and expertise to effectively support our clients.
Development –
We are committed to developing ourselves personally, professionally and as an organisation. This requires us to plan our growth, act on our plans and to evaluate ourselves effectively so we can continue to perform at our best.
Our Vision
We want the children and families that we represent to live fulfilled lives. This means understanding and adapting to their needs; working closely with professionals and services involved; and providing legal expertise we can be proud of.
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