Beyond Protective Orders: Interdisciplinary Domestic Violence Clinics Facilitate Social Change

Authors

Sara R. Benson, University of Illinois College of Law

Abstract

The article argues that interdisciplinary domestic violence clinics in law schools offer a transformative approach to addressing domestic violence by integrating legal and extra-legal services. These clinics not only provide holistic support to survivors but also empower them to advocate for systemic change. By fostering collaboration among law students, social workers, psychologists, and community organizations, such clinics address the multifaceted needs of survivors while training future lawyers to approach legal issues with a broader societal perspective. The article highlights the potential of these clinics to drive social progress by amplifying the voices of survivors and influencing legal and community responses to domestic violence.

Disciplines

Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Law | Legal Profession | Legal Remedies

Recommended Citation

Sara R. Benson, Beyond Protective Orders: Interdisciplinary Domestic Violence Clinics Facilitate Social Change, 14 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 1 (2007).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol14/iss1/3