How to Foster Transgender Activism in a Clinical Setting and Provide Competent Legal Services to Transgender People

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Session Type: AALS Programs

Session Capacity: N/A

Hotel: N/A

Room: Salon 4 and 9

Floor: Third Floor

In this session, we will begin a conversation about creating a safe space for the transgender community in a clinical setting. We will provide tools and resources for practitioners to use in training students and volunteers on transgender sensitivity and client interviewing. We will discuss the ever-evolving language used to describe the transgender experience and provide context for the lived experiences of transgender people in America, relying on the most recent surveys and reports available. This session will provide a space to discuss basic logistics and respond to general and nuanced questions about offering transgender-specific legal services, whether it be starting a new clinic focused on the specific needs of transgender clients or adapting existing services to better serve the transgender community.