Research Guides: Protest Resources and Support: Support for Emory Law Students

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Emory Law Student Engagement

Emory Law Student Bar Association Statement to Race-Based Violence
June 4, 2020: Emory Law SBA's statement to the Emory Law community.

The Student Bar Association will also be publishing a Civil Rights periodical, with publication and leadership roles available to all students in the Fall of 2020. Students interested in contributing should contact Tallulah Lanier here.

Emory Law Student Donation Drive
Donation matching drive led by Emory Law students.
An Incomplete but Living Guide to Facing Racism at Emory
Emory Law's Student Bar Association resource guide detailing Emory-specific contacts and organizations.
Emory Law Civil Rights Society's Protest Pamphlet
A guide from Emory Law Civil Right's Society that provides general information on how to protest safely.

Emory Wellness Support for Students

Emory Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Crisis Resources
Counseling Services (If you are outside of the state, there may be restrictions based on state-based tele-health licensing).
Contact Dr . Romero Huffstead, Suicide Prevention Coordinator Dr. Huffstead is the CAPS counselor working with law students at the school

Cody Teague
The Office of Academic Engagement: Assistant Director of Student Support. Email: cody.teague@emory.edu
Emory Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement (RACE)
RACE provides opportunities for the Emory community to explore concepts of race and racial justice. Programs focus on the following areas: Education & Awareness, Activism, and Identity Development. Overall, RACE encourages and challenge individuals to explore racial identities and enhance their awareness and exploration of why and how race informs identity
Emory Ombuds Office
A safe space where faculty, staff, and students can discuss issues and where those communications are kept confidential to the fullest extent possible. The Ombud’s role is to promote mutual respect, civility, and ethical conduct, and to alert university leadership to concerns that might justify policy changes.
Emory Office of Spiritual and Religious Life

Helpline Support for Students

Emory Student Intervention Services
(24/7 assistance) 414-430-1120
Emory HelpLine
Confidential, peer-run telephone hotline. 8:30 PM - 1AM, everyday during the academic year. 404-727-4357
National Resource for Students of Color: Steve Fund Crisis Text Line
Students of color can text STEVE to 741 741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Ways to Engage

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF)
Law students can volunteer with AVLF to provide legal support to low-income Atlantans.
AVLF Webinar: Working with Women and Girls of Color
AVLF, June 3, 2020: AVLF webinar on how to best serve survivors of intimate partner abuse, many of whom are Black girls, women, and non-binary people.
Register to Vote
How to register to vote based on your state.
Text or Call
Black Lives Matter: Text or Call numbers to various officials and representatives demanding justice.

Protest Resources and Support

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Emory Law Student Engagement

Emory Wellness Support for Students

Helpline Support for Students

Ways to Engage