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and imprisoned for years and sometimes decades . IPF has been blessed to have had a licensed clinical social worker on staff since its founding . He works with clients both behind bars and also after their release . Firms should be aware of the trauma that legal work may have on your staff . The legal field can be very stressful . Here at IPF , we are often the last hope for clients who are wrongfully imprisoned . When we are unable to help free someone from wrongful incarceration , it pains us all . The firm has established a culture that encourages staff to find ways to work through trauma and stress . Some of the practices IPF has adopted include a dog-friendly office , mental health breaks / leave , and gatherings where we participate in non-legal activities such as volunteering , crafting , and trivia .
IPF engaged the services of Through Restorative Justice ( www . throughrj . com ), an attorney-led organization that helped us learn to better communicate with each other and establish a culture of support in contrast to the competitive culture of many legal firms .
Practices that I believe will build a better environment for your firm and clientele include : mental health services , communication that is supportive as opposed to adversarial / competitive , recognizing different perspectives , restorative conflict resolution , promoting accountability , and encouraging empathy and dialogue . n
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