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transformational journeys SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM INITIATES NEW CLIENT WORKSHOPS In November 2004, inMotion expanded its program to include social work services. Many of our clients face an array of daunting social issues that often undermine their ability to focus on their legal cases. We are now able to provide these women with intensive social work support designed to help them and their families address their practical safety, financial, emotional and mental health needs. MSW interns Diane Malkin (left) and Beverly Kelly collaborated on a parenting workshop for domestic violence survivors. The social work team is led by manager Gisselle Pardo who recruits MSW (Master of Social Work) students for nine-month field placements, a requirement of all MSW programs. Three interns joined inMotion in January—Beverly Kelly, from New York University, and Diane Malkin and Wendy Miron, from Columbia University. Together with Gisselle, they provided essential social work support to more than 120 inMotion clients, most all of whom are domestic violence survivors. As part of their assignments, the interns were challenged to develop and facilitate inMotion’s first therapeutic workshops for clients coping with abusive situations. In addition to providing practical tools, the workshops focused on building selfesteem and reducing the sense of isolation felt by many domestic violence victims by providing an opportunity to meet other women who were also struggling to build new lives independent of their abusers. Beverly and Diane designed a parenting and stress management workshop to address the many complicated issues that domestic violence survivors face in raising their children. The workshop provided detailed information about building support networks, safety planning and strategies for preventing domestic violence in subsequent generations. Participants learned to recognize the physical and emotional symptoms of stress and practiced several stress-reduction breathing exercises. A committed believer in the therapeutic and healing effects of creating art, Wendy developed an art therapy workshop for Spanish-speaking domestic violence survivors. Participants were asked to share their stories and reflect on their individual journeys and selftransformation since leaving their abusers. We would like to share some of their images and stories. Liana*, a native of Peru, has lived in the U.S. for the past six years. An inMotion volunteer attorney is helping her self-petition for legal residency under a provision of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Liana came to our social work program looking for English as a Second Language (ESL) course referrals and assistance in obtaining public benefits for herself and her children. During the workshop, Liana shared her history of domestic violence and the trajectory of her healing process that has included eight months of intensive therapy. She provided support and encouragement to the other women. The rainbow in her painting symbolizes Liana’s pride and sense of accomplishment—escaping an abusive relationship and taking charge of her life. While her VAWA application is pending, she is able to work and care for her family on her own. For the first time, Liana is able to look ahead to a future which she hopes will bring prosperity and tranquility. The three airplanes flying above the rainbow reflect her desire to visit Peru once she becomes a legal resident—she misses the family and friends she left behind. Almira*, a Venezuelan native, turned to inMotion for help in obtaining a divorce from her batterer. Almira has lived in America for 13 years. She is now a U.S. citizen but remains isolated due to language barriers and a long and painful history of abuse which has made her distrustful of men and reluctant to initiate new relationships. Intern Wendy Miron worked closely with Almira to address her depression and low self-esteem through supportive counseling, referrals to mental health providers as well as job training and ESL classes. Almira was invited to participate in the workshop as a therapeutic outlet and as a way of building a network of acquaintances with women who have similar life experiences. As the workshop began, Almira appeared withdrawn but soon became emotional. The other women reassured and encouraged her to share her thoughts and feelings. She began painting and listening to the others and slowly started to open up. Her painting depicts a bright summer day and the ocean. Almira painted herself as an almost transparent, solitary figure kneeling naked on an island. She explained that she placed herself in the middle of the composition because she envisioned herself half way on her journey to becoming the woman she wants to be—strong, independent and whole. Irmena* was born in the Dominican Republic and has been living undocumented in the U.S. for the past six years. InMotion staff attorneys are helping her self-petition for legal residency. Irmena has lived in several homeless and domestic violence shelters since leaving her batterer nearly a year ago. She is currently eight months pregnant with his daughter. After Irmena expressed feelings of intense isolation, depression and low self-esteem, inMotion legal staff referred her to our social work program for supportive counseling and case-management work. At the workshop, Irmena shared her history of domestic violence and fears of the future. The counseling she has received has given her hope, though—she knows she’s making progress and growing. Irmena’s painting depicts a bright sky and tropical setting with herself at the water’s edge, alone, inside of a cave. She explained that her painting represents her hopes for the future. While she is not certain where life’s waters will carry her, she is hopeful that she will be able to emerge from her sorrows to a future that is bright, full of opportunities and will at last, bring peace to her and her unborn child. *All client names have been changed to protect their identities. Any client receiving legal representation through an inMotion pro bono referral qualifies for our social services. We encourage inMotion volunteer attorneys who have clients who may benefit from our social services support to contact Gisselle Pardo at GPardo@inmotiononline.org or call 646.442.1183. 4
welcoming new staff Beth A. Levy, Esq.—senior staff attorney joined our Bronx office in September and brings over 18 years of public interest law and litigation experience. Beth comes to us from The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Division, where for the last year she worked as a senior attorney in the Bronx Drug Treatment Court. Before that, Beth spent 14 years as a senior staff attorney in Legal Aid’s Bronx Civil Division, representing indigent clients in divorce, child custody and support, adoption, guardianship, public benefits, housing and consumer matters. Beth is a graduate of Emory University School of Law. Noële Aabye—Bronx pro bono coordinator joined inMotion’s staff in April, after completing her Master of International Affairs degree at Columbia University. Noële is fluent in Arabic, Russian, Slovene, Spanish and Uzbek. While a graduate student, Noële volunteered with inMotion. Utilizing her multi-lingual skills, she coordinated the translation of The Basics Series—11 easy-to-read booklets designed as reference guides for women proceeding on their own in court without lawyers—into many languages spoken in New York City. As pro bono coordinator, Noële recruits new legal volunteers, coordinates trainings and matches attorneys with women in need of legal representation. Lorraine L. Jarvis—manager, operations joined inMotion’s finance and operations department in October. Lorraine also comes to us from The Legal Aid Society where she worked for over 15 years. For the past year, Lorraine served as its interim director of shared services, overseeing a large network of facilities located throughout the City’s five boroughs. Prior to holding this position, Lorraine served as office manager of the Juvenile Rights Division, managing four different locations. In this newly created position at inMotion, Lorraine will provide vital operational support for our ever-growing staff, and facilities. who we are C ORPORATE PARTNERS AND BOARD C O R PORAT E P ARTNERS Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP Daniel L. Berger, Esq. Bloomberg Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP Alan B. Vickery, Esq. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Stephen H. Shalen, Esq. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Darin P. McAtee, Esq. Davis Polk & Wardwell Howard A. Ellins, Esq. Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Janice Mac Avoy, Esq. General Re Corporation Richard W. Manz Greenberg Traurig, LLP Stephen L. Rabinowitz, Esq. King & Spalding LLP Margaret E. O’Neil, Esq. Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP Elliot Gewirtz, Esq. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Katharine I. Crost, Esq. Shearman & Sterling LLP William F. Roll, III, Esq. Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP Cathy M. Kaplan, Esq. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Joseph F. Wayland, Esq. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Sheila L. Birnbaum, Esq. Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP Sandra D. Hauser, Esq. Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP Robert Lewin, Esq. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Penny Shane, Esq. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP James W. Quinn, Esq. White & Case LLP Carol A. Witschel, Esq. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Martin B. Klotz, Esq. Zurich Financial Services Christian Halabi, Esq. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terri D. Austin, Esq. American International Group, Inc Dale G. Berger Elisabeth Biondi The New Yorker Reneé Brown WNBA Kerry D. Chandler ESPN, Inc. Shelley C. Chapman, Esq. ( CHAIR) Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Barbara Cipolla Mediaedge:cia Edward M. De Sear, Esq. McKee Nelson LLP Catherine J. Douglass, Esq. ( PRESIDENT) inMotion, Inc. Drew S. Fine, Esq. Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP Steven D. Germain, Esq. Patricia G. Hammes, Esq. Shearman & Sterling LLP Carla Hendra OgilvyOne North America Kelly Hoey, Esq. White & Case LLP Helene D. Jaffe, Esq. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP M. Elaine Johnston, Esq. ( TREASURER) White & Case LLP Alison Napack Kallman, Esq. ThinkBox Inc. Alan M. Knoll, Esq. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Lynette P. Koppel, Esq. Elizabeth Langwith American Express TRS Co., Inc. Marla J. Mayer Goldman, Sachs & Co. Mary Elizabeth McGarry, Esq. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP María D. Meléndez, Esq. Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP Jim Millstein ( VICE CHAIR) Lazard Frères & Co., LLC Deborah L. Paul, Esq. ( SECRETARY) Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Julie Saul Julie Saul Gallery Brad Eric Scheler, Esq. Fried, Frank, Harris, Schriver & Jacobson LLP Robert T. Simmelkjaer II, Esq. ESPN, Inc. Elizabeth Talerman Talerman + Partners Roslyn Tom, Esq. Baker & McKenzie LLP Nélida Vélez, Esq. Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County S TAFF Noële Aabye Pro Bono Coordinator/Bronx Heidi L. Henderson, Esq. Senior Staff Attorney Laurie Lichtenstein Manager, Development and Marketing Matthew D. McGuire Development Assistant C. Iris Rodriguez Office Administrator/ Bronx Ramonita Cordero, Esq. Director, Legal Program Lorraine L. Jarvis Manager, Operations Mini Lim Pro Bono Coordinator/Manhattan Nancy Nagourney Director, Finance and Operations Wendy Silva, Esq. Interim Staff Attorney Catherine J. Douglass, Esq. Executive Director Lisa Kalichman, Esq. Staff Attorney Carol M. Lindley Director, Development and Marketing Endora Pagan Office Administrator/ Manhattan Lisa Smith Finance Assistant Nadia K. Gareeb, Esq. Staff Attorney Beth A. Levy, Esq. Senior Staff Attorney Mercedes Medina Program Assistant Gisselle Pardo, LMSW Manager, Social Work Libby Vázquez, Esq. Staff Attorney David C. Yu Manager, Events 5
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