Based on the cases reported, as of 2020, Nevada had the second-highest rate of trafficking in the country, second to only Mississippi. Let's build awareness and increase prevention to end trafficking of humans! Humans are not a commodity to be bought and sold, we must put a stop on this business.
Tag: Access to Justice
Allied Legal Professionals
Did you know that the average American household will have at least one incident or experience that will require engagement of legal services? If the average cost of an attorney is anywhere from $150 - 500 an hour, how can the average American afford those necessary and often vital legal resources?
Charleston Law Center
The Charleston Law Center is a full service non-profit law firm, established by survivors for survivors. A survivor and advocate of women impacted by sexual exploitation, Bekah Charleston is the CEO and co-founder of Charleston Law Center.
International Women’s Day
2023 International Women's Day is March 8th and this year's theme is "Embrace Equity". Equity isn't a "nice-to-have, it's a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA. And it's critical to understand the difference between equity and equality." Let's start talking about why equal opportunities are not enough. … Continue reading International Women’s Day
The VAC: Local Resources
Local resources for victims of crime. There are services available for survivors to establish a sense of safety and enable empowerment.
Victim Advocacy Coalition
Announcing the launch of the Victim Advocacy Coalition ("The VAC")
Access to Justice and the Legal Para-Professional
State initiatives on licensing legal para-professionals (aka paralegals).
Not All is Lost (Yet) for Limited License Legal Technicians in WA State
Not all is lost for the Limited License Legal Technician Program in Washington, thankfully. The above is a WA Supreme Court letter noticing plans to sunset the Limited License Legal Technician Program. Fortunately it's a phase out plan that is not yet final, so there's room to object to this before it's effectuated.
CA Bar Gives Approval to Broad Sandbox Proposal to Test Innovative Ways to Deliver Legal Services
The State Bar of CA recently approves sandbox proposal to examine access through innovation of legal services delivery.
Utah Supreme Court Proposes Regulatory Reforms to Open State’s Legal Marketplace to Nonlawyers
Utah Supreme Court Proposes Regulatory Reforms to Open State's Legal Marketplace to Nonlawyers