Lawyers, Health Care Providers, and Advocates: Partnering to Address Barriers to Health Equity For Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence

Concurrent Sessions 6: 10:00 am – 11:15 am, Thursday, September 23, 2021

In this session, representatives from Community Legal Aid Services, Inc (CLASI), CHILD, Inc., and the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV) will discuss their work in addressing social and structural barriers to health equity for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Lessons learned around the value of interdisciplinary partnerships across the legal, health, and community sectors will be discussed through the lens of specific projects each panelist is engaged in.

Moderator:

  • Laura Graham, Deputy Director, Community Legal Aid Society Inc.

Speakers:

  • Brittany Haswell, Legal Advocate and MLP Liaison, CHILD, Inc.
  • Erin Ridout, DV and Community Health Program Manager, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV)