Introduction to Feminist Lawyering
Feminist lawyering is trauma-informed and survivor-centric lawyering for gender based violence survivors.
What you will learn
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the meaning of gender-based violence.
Apply a feminist, trauma-informed, and survivor-centric lens while analysing the law.
Approach their clients (survivors of gender-based violence) from a trauma-informed lens.
Adopt a 'movement' mindset and become movement lawyers in the context of gender-based violence.
Why take this course?
Introduction to Feminist Lawyering by One Future Collective will help the participants be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge about the meaning and root causes of gender-based violence. They will also be able to apply a feminist, trauma-informed, and survivor-centric lens while analysing the law and its effects. They will also be able to approach survivors from a trauma-informed lens and adopt a 'movement' mindset and become movement lawyers in the context of gender-based violence. They will understand the meaning of vicarious trauma, its prevalence, and management of vicarious trauma. Assessments range from reflection questions, quizzes, case studies to analyzing judgements and dialogue segments from television shows. We have also attached a list curated resource list for every section. Please note that participants do not have to read all of these materials in detail but it will help them understand some of the concepts in a more nuanced way if they have looked through at least some of the materials under each topic. The sections are split up as follows:
Meaning and Types of Gender-based Violence
Feminist Lawyering I: Meaning and Practice
Feminist Lawyering II: Trauma Informed Support
Managing Self Care and Vicarious Trauma
Movement Lawyering as a Tool for Gender-based Violence
The approximate duration of the course is 8 hours including videos, assessments and activities.