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Vivek Sankaran, Clinical Professor, University of Michigan College of Law: Respondent Parents’ Representation and Detroit Legal Clinic

Episode Summary

Professor Vivek Sankaran, joins the podcast to talk about representation of parents in dependency and neglect cases and the Detroit Legal Clinic. We explore the importance of relationship and dignity in serving children and families in the dependency and neglect court and human services.

Episode Notes

0:00     Opening

3:40     Detroit Center for Family Advocacy

8:00     Building Relationships with Clients

12:20   Replicating the Successes with the Clinic 

14:34   Family First Prevention and Services Act  - Three Reasons it is Game Changer

23:00   Importance of Recognizing Dignity

25:00   Three Takeaways for Taking Action

25:30   Getting to Know the Guest