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SE HABLA ESPAÑOL

SE HABLA ESPAÑOL. - Familismo. Family tradition & unity are very important. In most cases, outside resources such as attorneys are not sought until help and assistance from extended family and even friends are exhausted. Family Structure. Hispanic families are hierarchical in form

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SE HABLA ESPAÑOL

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  1. SE HABLA ESPAÑOL

  2. - Familismo • Family tradition & unity are very important. • In most cases, outside resources such as attorneys are not sought until help and assistance from extended family and even friends are exhausted.

  3. Family Structure • Hispanic families are hierarchical in form • Elderly • Parents • Males • In some family structures, the males expect to be addressed first in the interview.

  4. Acculturation Conflicts • Often time, Hispanic Americans may have to learn and grow in a society that has a set of values distinctly different from their own. • Some Hispanics maintain their traditional orientation, others assimilate and exchange their native cultural practices & values for those of the host culture, known as bicultural orientation.

  5. Educational Characteristics • In some families, there may be more pressure to work and earn as education is not highly encouraged. • Spanish is the primary language spoken in the homes of nearly half of Hispanic Americans. • Second generation Hispanics are mostly bi-lingual.

  6. Trust • Remember, personalismo is a basic cultural value of Hispanic Americans. • First meeting is usually formal but once trust has been established, a more personal bond will develop.

  7. Practice Tips • Engage in a respectful, warm and mutual introduction with the client. • Less acculturated Hispanics expect a more formal introduction, i.e. family, friends, etc. • Trust is always an issue. Stress confidentiality. • Have clients state in his/her own words the problem as he/she sees them

  8. In Court Practice • Determine whether an interpreter is required. (be careful not to interpret slow speech or long silences as indicators of cognitive dysfunction, he/she me be struggling with English communication skills. • Attorneys should be cautious of translating for their clients. Your roles as attorney and interpreter may clash as you are wearing several different hats. • Also be cautious of the Debtor engaging in a direct exchange with the Court.

  9. In Court Practice • At the very least, have a bi-lingual employee available to serve as an interpreter at less formal hearings. • A qualified professional interpreter with experience is encouraged in more evidence intensive trial like hearings including cross-examination.

  10. Managing Expectations • Determine the positive assets and resources available to the client and his/her family. Have they, other family members, dealt with similar problems? • Help clients prioritize the problems and determine what they perceive as the important goals. What are their expectations? • Discuss possible consequences of achieving indicated goals for the individual and family.

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