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April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we want to highlight some ways that our projects make a difference! Tupelo Attorneys Sarah Phillips and Kristin Belvin have participated in multiple free legal clinics in the First Judicial District over the past year sponsored by the Mississippi Access to Justice. They attended the clinics held on February 13, 2023 in Lee County; April 5, 2023 in Itawamba County; September 18, 2023 in Lee County; and February 22, 2024 in Lee County. The Mississippi Access to Justice Commission seeks to improve access to justice in civil legal proceedings for the poor in Mississippi. More information about the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission can be found in the following link: Legal Resources | MSATJC #YWCares #VolunteerAppreciationMonth

Learn more about the Youth Law Center's work in #juvenilejustice in California, Tennessee, and Nationwide, using the law to define, protect, and affirm young people’s rights; mobilize lawyers and other advocates; and, most importantly, listen to and elevate the voices of children, youth, and families.

https://lnkd.in/ehAeETeR Family Justice Strategy 2022 - 2025! The vision of the first Family Justice Strategy is a modern, streamlined and user-friendly family justice system that supports simple, early, fair and – where possible – non-adversarial outcomes. The Strategy was developed by a Family Justice Oversight Group chaired by the Department of Justice and made up of representatives across the family justice system. The work of the Group was supported by two expert advisory groups, comprising stakeholder representatives from NGOs, legal practitioners, researchers and academics. It was also informed by a wide ranging consultation process where relevant stakeholders, the public, children and young people who engage with the family justice system gave their views on how a modernised family justice system should look. The Strategy will support the legislative changes proposed in the planned Family Court Bill. It is envisaged that, through the implementation of the goals and actions in this Strategy: It will be easier to access information about the family justice system. Services and supports will be easier to find. People will have better awareness of the options when seeking to resolve their issues. The family court structure will be in place. The Hammond Lane Family Courts Complex will be advanced. Children and those most vulnerable will be provided with improved supports. The family justice system will be more accessible, easier to understand, access and navigate, and more responsive to its users’ legal needs. More will be known about different aspects of the system, which can support the development of further reforms.

I started working at the The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland as a housing attorney a little over two years ago. During this time, I have learned a remarkable number of things from my clients and coworkers. Their resiliency and passion inspired me every day to advocate on their behalf, in court and in my workplace. I handled over 200 cases, going to trial over a hundred times, and helped around 90-95% of my clients avoid an eviction judgment on their records. The summary nature of evictions is a brutal gauntlet for tenants. I was in court two to three times a week and watched poor people (overwhelmingly Black in Cleveland) be evicted from their homes (by overwhelmingly white landlords). Tenants are scheduled in a cattle-call manner, sometimes 15-20 per hour, and barely even provided the time or dignity to tell their story. I highly recommend observing an eviction docket at your local municipal court if you have not done so before. I have a lot of thoughts and observations that I am going to share over the next couple weeks/months about my experience. The two central questions I kept asking myself and invite you to consider when you read these stories is: What was my role in this system? Does it have to be this way? Pictured is one of those days when I was in court accompanied by Kiki, my personal assistant. #legalaid #lawyers #socialjustice #housingjustice #evictions #capitalism #unionstrong #solidarity #community #cleveland

📣 Exciting Initiative in Poland! 🇵🇱 Parents' Protest + March for Justice on May 16, 2024! 🗓️ In Warsaw, an initiative is underway advocating for necessary reforms in family law and justice. Participants will gather to voice their concerns, seek justice, and push for the protection of children's rights. This event represents not just a protest, but a movement toward meaningful change. Here is everything you need to know: 🔔 Objectives: 🔹Present our demands 🔹Highlight unfair judicial decisions 🔹Call for reforms in family law 🔹Advocate for child protection and equitable access to both parents 🔹Raise awareness about the need to protect children from unjust family court rulings 🔔 Key Demands: 🔹Reform the family justice system 🔹Implement alternating/equal custody, even when one parent opposes 🔹Penalize the obstruction of contact with children 🔹End the destruction of familial bonds by lengthy court proceedings 🔹Stop discrimination against fathers in family courts 🔹Accusations should not equal guilt - protect the presumption of innocence 🔹Fight domestic violence without breaking the presumption of innocence Such initiatives are crucial for those affected by family law issues in Poland. Let's stand together for justice and reform! 🙌 More details: https://lnkd.in/df_T3JEh #MarchForJustice #FamilyLawReform #ParentsProtest #WarsawEvent #JusticeForFamilies #DivorceInPoland

One of the biggest barriers to Restorative Justice is the lack of awareness about what it is. Our simple leaflet explains what Restorative Justice is, how it works and who it is for. Share the leaflet with your networks to help us to spread accurate information about the process. https://lnkd.in/emabzyQs

Community Safety is the issue: Over the last several years, drugs have permeated the community fueling high crime rates and devastating families. Despite New Mexico's intense uptick in crime, Wheeler has leveraged his extensive legal experience prosecuting violent crime as well as his relationships with law enforcement to successfully manage hundreds of cases at a time. "The District Attorney's Office should not be politicized as it has been. I intend to refocus the office around an aggressive, intelligent analysis of facts applied to the law, not around who knows who," said Wheeler. Before prosecuting felony-level cases in judicial districts across the state, Wheeler focused on family law and juvenile court matters. In addition to his legal work, he sat on the Adult Drug Court panel in the sixth and eighth judicial districts. In 2018 Wheeler was named "Southwest New Mexico Prosecutor of the Year" by the New Mexico State Bar Association. Above from the Grant County Beat https://lnkd.in/gfhTB7z3 Need more information? Email us at admin@wheeler4da.com or give us a call at 575-519-2768. Posted by The Committee To Elect Wheeler4DA Support Norman Wheeler with your $24 Donation https://lnkd.in/g6GZdJh8 Learn more about Norman "Norm" Wheeler at www.wheeler4da.com #women4wheeler #experiencedprosecutor #stopcrime #votewheeler4DA #informedchoice #SafeCommunity #fierceprotector #nopolitics #lesspleabargains #moreprosecutions #regardlessofpoliticalparty #integrity

When a child’s well-being is at risk, securing temporary guardianship is vital. In Texas, the individuals who can obtain this guardianship typically include: • Other Parent: If one parent is unable to care for the child, the other parent often steps in as the first choice for temporary guardianship. • Caring Relatives: Grandparents, siblings (18 and older), and godparents who have been actively involved in the child’s life. • Long-Term Caregivers: Anyone who has been entrusted with the child’s long-term care may qualify, pending court approval. Trust Stepp Law Firm to expertly handle your guardianship matters with care and precision. Give us a call at one of our offices, Houston: 713-336-7200; Brenham: 979-212-3064 #Guardian #Guardianship #GuardianAttorney #law #HoustonAttorney #BrenhamAttorney #Attorney #GuardianshipRights #ContestedGuardianshipAttorney #HoustonGuardianshipExperts #HoustonLegalTeam #GuardianshipProtection