LFAA Resources

DC Bar Foundation's Racial Equity and Inclusive Language Style Guide

The DC Bar Foundation presents this guide to ensure that communications with clients display diverse visuals, amplify asset-based language, reach diverse audiences, and have messages consistent with racial justice and racial equity. The 2023 guide draws on materials from a diverse group of organizations. ...Read more

Peanut Butter & Jelly Racism

A brief, practical, and engaging opening segment on Implicit bias (2.26 min). Five additional short segments complete the series: Check our Bias to Wreck Our Bias (3:00 min), The Life Changing Magic of Hanging Out (2:09 min), Why We're Awkward (2.:41 min.), Snack and Punishment (2:05 min), High Heels, Violins and a Warning (1:22 min). Saleem Reshamwala, 2016....Read more

Southern Poverty Law Center's Learning for Justice

This resource focuses on the science behind bias and prejudice to raise awareness and promote understanding of unconscious prejudices to foster more inclusive and equitable environments. It offers tools and assessments for individuals to test themselves for hidden biases. It outlines how biases and prejudices are formed, how they impact our behavior and their effects on others, and how individuals can commit to change.  Southern Poverty Law Center. 2004....Read more

Bilingual Spanish/English Glossary of Migration Related Terms

The glossary provides an overview of common Spanish migration-related terms and provides its English counterpart and explanation. The terms are commonly used in the South Texas - Northeast Mexico border. An advocate in this region would benefit greatly from this resource. ...Read more

English - Spanish Legal Terminology Glossary

This glossary provides English and Spanish translations of legal terms. The list is not all-inclusive. Its use is intended for guidance by community members, advocates, interpreters, and translators. ...Read more

English/Spanish Legal Glossary

This English-to-Spanish glossary of legal terms serves to assist interpreters in providing services to the client community and courtroom. This resource may be used to assist service providers with ensuring equal access to the law. ...Read more

Translating Justice: A Spanish Glossary for New York City

This glossary serves as an English-to-Spanish language resource for interpreters and bilingual staff in New York City's courts, justice agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The translated terms are the result of collaboration between a team of bilingual staff and interpreters....Read more

U.S. Department of Labor - English to Spanish Glossary

The U.S. Department of Labor has compiled resources to assist the Hispanic workforce, including a glossary of translated words related to work. The glossary serves as a resource for English-speaking audiences to connect with the Hispanic community....Read more

Cultural Competency: People-First Language – Let’s Talk About Race

This training video highlights the importance of words and terminology when dealing with diverse clients. The video also provides best practices for advocates to apply. Following the video, there is a quiz to test the viewer's grasp of the discussed topics. ...Read more

Cultural Competency: Providing Empowering and Trauma-Informed Pro Bono Legal Services

This training video provides an overview of power, privilege, and identity to assist advocates with recognizing how best to communicate best with clients. The training also provides an introduction to trauma and how best to address those traumas to create a successful relationship. ...Read more

Implicit Bias Initiative

Presented by the American Bar Association's Litigation Section's Diversity Task Force on Implicit Bias, this website provides a variety of resources aimed at addressing implicit biases within the legal profession and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Included within this resource is a glossary of keywords and terminology used about bias and bias incidents, as well as a recommended reading list and a 20-minute film offering a summary of the neuroscience relevant to understanding implicit bias.(No date)...Read more

Implicit Bias Module Series

This is a link to the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity’s Implicit Bias Module Series. This course will introduce you to insights about how our minds operate and help you understand the origins of implicit associations. You will also uncover some of your own biases and learn strategies for addressing them. Each module is divided into a short series of lessons, many taking less than 10 minutes to complete....Read more