Street Law: Know Your Clients’ Rights Thursday, November 5th 2009 10:00 AM -- 5:00 PM
New York, NY
Natasha Johnson-Lashley, HRC Consultant
Participants will engage in discussions about clients’ substance use and its impact on work, crime, and police conduct, and review street law terms in depth and how their clients would potentially be processed in court systems. An overview and breakdown of the warrant process and how to advocate for clients will also be presented, as well as the rights of individuals who are homeless. In addition, there will be a discussion on client rights and its variation for immigrant substance users.