Name: Beyond Borders: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Refugee Support and Resettlement
Start: 2026-09-03T13:00:00-0500
End: 2026-09-03T14:00:00-0500

Beyond Borders: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Refugee Support and Resettlement

Thursday September 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Junior Ballroom

Providing "high-quality legal services" to refugees requires a bridge between legal relief and social stability. This session examines the RAICES model of integrating legal representation with holistic refugee services. We will discuss the specific challenges of the current resettlement environment, including housing instability, language access (serving non-Spanish speaking populations), and trauma-informed case management. The panel will demonstrate how "Holistic Service Integration" improves legal outcomes and client retention in both grant-funded and fee-for-service models.

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Shakira Taylor

Attorney, RAICES

Shakira M. Taylor BS, JD, L.L.M, is an immigration attorney with more than ten years of legal experience. She earned her law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and an L.L.M in Transactional Law from Emory University School of Law. Her career has focused... Read More →

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