Training & Education
J.D. Beck Consulting provides specialized training for legal professionals and system stakeholders on human trafficking, trauma-informed lawyering, and survivor-centered practices. These interactive trainings equip attorneys, judges, and allied professionals with the tools to navigate sensitive cases with insight, compassion, and confidence.
Core Training Topics Include:
The Impact of Trauma on Behavior
Learn how trauma affects memory, communication, and decision-making—essential for interpreting survivor behavior and improving legal outcomes.
Adapting Your Case Strategy
Tailor your litigation and advocacy approaches to address the unique needs and vulnerabilities of survivors, improving trust, engagement, and results.
Tranforming Vicarious Trauma & Burnout
Gain tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to vicarious trauma and burnout—especially critical for professionals working with high-trauma caseloads.
The Ethics of Trauma-Informed Legal Representation
Explore the intersection of trauma-informed practice and professional responsibility, including confidentiality, competency, and client autonomy.
Upcoming Trainings
May 15, 2025 “Survivors Behind Bars: The Criminalization of Abuse, Assault and Human Trafficking Victims and the Need for a Trauma-Informed Approach,” Webinar, Jamie Beck, J.D. and Chelsea Estes, J.D., LLM
The Top 5 Myths About Human Trafficking (and What You Should Know Instead)
Despite growing awareness, human trafficking remains widely misunderstood. This article debunks five of the most common myths—including the ideas that trafficking only happens overseas, always involves kidnapping, or only relates to sex—and highlights the complex realities survivors face. By challenging misconceptions and centering survivor experiences, we can create more trauma-informed, effective responses to trafficking.