Janice Harris LordJ
anice Harris Lord is an advocate for trauma survivors through her work as an author, licensed professional counselor, social worker, and private consultant.
Her classic book, No Time for Goodbyes: Coping with Sorrow, Anger, and Injustice After a Tragic Death, has recently been updated to the 6th edition. Her newest books, I'll Never Forget Those Words: A Practical Guide To Death Notification and Spiritually Sensitive Caregiving: A Multi-Faith Handbook, provide practical information for professional caregivers.
Currently Ms. Lord is under contract with the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center to consult with the State Victim Assistance Academies nationwide. She is a founder of Trauma Support Services of North Texas and Daughters of Abraham.
From 1983-1997, Janice served as Director of Victim Services at the national office of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). She was one of 14 members of the National Victim Assistance Standards Consortium, which drafted ethics and standards for the field.
She has delivered keynotes and work shops at numerous national, regional, and state events.