Author Archives
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The Juvenile Record Myth
This article discusses the stigma faced by adults with juvenile records and argues the current existing are unsubstantial there needs to be comprehensive alternatives to address issue of confidentiality, expungement, sealing, and nondisclosure statutes to facilitate reintegration.
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Study Group on Immigrant Representation: The First Decade
In this transcript of a speech, Robert A. Katzmann, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Court, calls out the “deficient representation” of immigrants in the courts. He calls for competent counsel in deportation proceedings.
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Securing Equal Justice for All: A Brief History of Civil Legal Aid Assistance in the United States
By: Alan W. Houseman and Linda E. Perle. Published by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP). Published in May 2018. Link to article Link to PDF Houseman & Perle begin their article with a discussion of the early… Read More ›
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Second Chance Reforms in 2017: Roundup of New Expungement and Restoration laws
This report by the Collateral Consequences Resource Center details new laws passed in 2017 that aim to help individuals with criminal records in the workforce. These laws assist with record sealing, limits on employer inquiries into criminal history, and expunging juvenile records.
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Civil Legal Aid Research Workshop Report
This Civil Legal Aid Research Report, published by the White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable (WH-LAIR), recounts the presentations and recommendations discussed at a 2015 Civil Legal Aid Workshop. This workshop, which was hosted by the Office for Access to Justice, the National Institute of Justice, and the National Science Foundation, identified areas in civil legal aid that need more research and funding.
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Opioids: Treating an Illness, Ending a War
By: Nazgol Ghandnoosh and Casey Anderson. Published by: The Sentencing Project. Published in December 2017. Link to article Link to PDF This report advocates for a revamping of the way in which the US approaches the opioid crisis. Researchers at… Read More ›
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Rural Medical-Legal Partnership and Advocacy: A Three-Year Follow-up Study
In this study, researchers conducted a cost benefit analysis of an MLP. Using baseline data and three years of follow up data in logic modelling, they find that there was a 319 percent return on investment.
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Race-Based Advocacy: The Role and Responsibility of LSC-Funded Programs
In this article, researchers at the Center for Law and Social Policy examine how LSC-funded programs may engage in race-based advocacy. They highlight examples of how programs have pursued race-based advocacy within the confines of LSC restrictions.
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New York State Courts Access to Justice Program: 2011 Report
In this report, the New York State Courts Access to Justice Program describes the court programs and initiatives; technology, social media, and publications; how they address the access to justice needs of a diverse population; and community outreach.
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Supporting Justice III: A Report on the Pro Bono Work of America’s Lawyers
American lawyers continue to see pro bono as a professional responsibility and are strongly committed to volunteering their legal services to meet the legal needs of the poor, even during economic downturns.
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