Breakout 1 | GAL-Working with survivors of child abuse: Process of disclosure (qualifies for 1.0 GAL hour)

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This session is designed to provide attorneys with an understanding of the legal and ethical considerations involved in representing survivors of child abuse, with a particular emphasis on the sensitive process of disclosure. Attorneys will gain insights into the dynamics of child abuse, the impact of disclosure on survivors' legal cases, and strategies for navigating complex legal and ethical issues in this specialized area of practice.

Takeaways:

• Examine how survivors' disclosure of abuse affects legal proceedings and understand more about the disclosure process, many individuals do not disclose immediately following abuse and is determined by an interplay of child characteristics, family dynamics, community influences, and societal attitudes.
• Learn strategies for creating a safe and supportive environment for survivors to disclose their experiences while maintaining confidentiality and understanding the disclosure process.

Speaker: Rachel Murdock, Beyond the Storm Behavioral Health, Blue Springs

Opinions and positions stated by presenters of MoBarCLE programs are those of the presenters and not necessarily those of The Missouri Bar. This program is intended as information for lawyers in Missouri, in conjunction with other research they deem necessary, in the exercise of their independent judgment.