Forensic Social Worker - Criminal Defense & Mitigation

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thelegalaidsocietyNew York (NY)

Child, Family, and School Social Workers Other Individual and Family Services

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About the role

The Legal Aid Society is seeking two Forensic Social Workers in its Manhattan office. You will interview clients and collateral contacts to build life histories highlighting mitigating factors such as mental illness, trauma, substance use, and poverty that contributed to involvement with the criminal justice system. You will advocate for alternatives to detention or incarceration, evaluate for treatment, and complete necessary paperwork to facilitate program acceptance.

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