Administer Justice to offer free seminar on PTSD, Social Security

Administer Justice, a local nonprofit providing free legal, financial, conflict resolution and educational services to low-income individuals, will hold a seminar on post-traumatic stress disorder and Social Security eligibility. The free seminar will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the organization's main office, 1750 Grandstand Place, Elgin.

Topics covered in this one-hour presentation will include: post-traumatic stress disorder, Social Security eligibility and helpful tips for advocates.

Attorney Colleen Boraca, a clinical assistant professor at Northern Illinois University College of Law, will be presenting. Prior to joining NIU, Professor Boraca was a supervising attorney at the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago. She served as a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney for seven years in both the Child Support Enforcement Division and the Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Unit.

The seminar is open to the public and is free however, space is limited and you must RSVP in advance by emailing seminars@administerjustice.org or by calling (847) 844-1100.

Attorneys and paralegals will receive one hour of CLE credit for attending this course. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch.

Administer Justice, a faith based nonprofit legal aid organization provides civil legal assistance to thousands of low income area residents. In addition to free legal assistance, Administer Justice also advocates for vulnerable individuals and families through financial counseling, conflict coaching and educational services. The organization served over 4,500 individuals in 2014 with the help of hundreds of volunteers.

To learn more about how you can make a difference in the fight for justice, call (847) 844-1100 or visit www.AdministerJustice.org.