Graduate students at Wayne State University’s Law School and School of Social Work formally introduced on April 14 a new interdisciplinary student organization called “Wayne Defenders.” The group centers on the students’ shared passion for compassionate, client-centered public defense work (i.e., “holistic defense”). Led by faculty advisors Dr. Athena Kheibari at the School of Social Work and Professor Dan Ellman at the Law School, Wayne Defenders plans to foster long-term working relationships between social work and law students interested in pursuing a career in holistic defense. The group also hopes to spread awareness about holistic defense more broadly. This model of public defense acknowledges that many circumstances may lead people into the criminal legal system, which may subsequently create long-term collateral consequences. Under a holistic defense model, social workers and lawyers collaboratively address clients’ needs by providing comprehensive social support and legal representation. For additional information about Wayne Defenders and how to get involved, email WayneDefenders @groups.wayne.edu.
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