How can you best represent survivors of domestic abuse, both in and out of the courtroom? Listen to our panel of experts discuss best practices in working with these clients, with an understanding of the trauma your clients have experienced, and how the legal process itself can be triggering. You will become a more effective…
Join us virtually for an intimate conversation with Patrisha McLean, human rights advocate and her daughter, Jackie McLean. Patrisha McLean was married for 29 years to the singer-songwriter Don (“American Pie”) McLean. From the outside Patrisha's life seemed like a fairy tale, but she now publicly describes her married life as a nightmare of physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse. Patrisha’s daughter, Jackie McLean, recently broke her silence about her own experiences with abuse. Jackie and Patrisha will share how their experiences impacted their individual lives as well as their mother/daughter relationship.
Domestic abuse has no demographic boundaries, and it will take our entire community to weed it out. We'll learn how: To recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships To have a caring conversation with someone who might be in an abusive relationship To help our community grow healthier relationships Covid-19 has affected abuse survivors…
Our therapists will be LIVE on Facebook to discuss the past year as we get ready for the High Holidays. What did they learn from our clients and what are thinking they will see in the New Year? New to Facebook Live? Go to facebook.com/shalvachicago at 12:00pm CDT and the video should appear at the…
SHALVA is proud to co-host the COOK COUNTY DOMESTIC ABUSE RESOURCE FORUM on Tuesday, October 5th, 7-8 PM. Following opening remarks by Cook County President Tony Preckwinkle, moderator Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton (14th District) will lead a panel of experts including our very own Executive Director, Carol Ruderman, Tene McCoy Cummings, Cook County Assistant…
