From law firms to bar associations to state agencies, RAINN Consulting Group helps legal professionals implement best practices for prioritizing victim well-being and minimizing the risk of retraumatization.
Our Expertise
We’ve worked with hundreds of educational institutions across the country—including public school districts, charter schools, independent and boarding schools, and colleges and universities.
RAINN Consulting Group Understands Your Industry
Our consultants bring deep knowledge of survivor experience and the justice system to help legal professionals address:
- Sexual harassment and misconduct in legal workplaces
- Secondary trauma and re-traumatization during legal proceedings
- Lack of trauma-informed communication during interviews and intake
- Gaps in victim participation due to fear, shame, or misunderstanding
- Insufficient understanding of how trauma impacts memory and recall
Because every survivor deserves a path to justice that is respectful and trauma-informed—and every legal professional deserves a safe workplace.
Tailored Solutions for Legal Organizations & Law Firms
Whether you’re representing survivors, investigating misconduct, or building a healthier legal workplace, RAINN Consulting Group can help with:
- Trauma-informed workplace training. Support for building safe, respectful legal offices by addressing harassment prevention, professional boundaries, and trauma-informed team culture.
- Training on the neurobiology of trauma. Education for attorneys, investigators, and legal support staff to better understand how trauma affects the brain, memory, and survivor behavior throughout the legal process.
- Trauma-informed interview & intake skills. Instruction on how to ask difficult questions with care, build trust with vulnerable clients, and avoid common missteps that can deter participation or retraumatize survivors.
- Survivor-centered legal response protocols. Support in designing policies and procedures that prioritize well-being, clear communication, and sensitivity during investigations and litigation.
- Hotline and reporting system integration. Access to confidential reporting tools and referral support to help legal clients and employees safely disclose misconduct or seek services.
LEGAL & LAW | Case Study: Supporting Trauma-Informed Investigations
The Client
A state agency responsible for safeguarding civil and consumer rights
The Challenge
After a rise in misconduct complaints filed against licensed professionals—including doctors, therapists, and service providers—the agency approached RAINN for training that would help attorneys and investigators better support survivors and encourage their continued participation throughout the legal process.
The Solution
RAINN Consulting Group developed two specialized trainings: a four-hour session for attorneys and a seven-hour session for investigators. Topics included the complexities of trauma and sexual abuse cases, common survivor barriers, trauma-informed communication techniques, and strategies for reducing bias and building trust during investigations. These trainings helped improve the quality of case handling while promoting fairness and survivor dignity.
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