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Access to Justice changes lives.
The DC Bar Foundation is on a journey essential for all justice-seeking organizations. The Foundation has a bold and visionary goal: "To transform the civil legal aid network, working closely with all stakeholders, so all District residents have a fair and equal legal experience." We hope you will join us in this pursuit.
Photo Credit: Members of the DC Legal Aid Transformations Network at its September convening.
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The Real-Life Impact of Civil Legal Aid:
[I] learned that when something happens do not be afraid to speak out [and] to talk to other people who are not afraid to report these people.
A non-English-speaking immigrant who was a victim of fraud
I have advice for people who are experiencing this injustice: seek help. It can be hard, and I know people are scared that they have no power in this situation or no time to do anything about it. But sometimes, you fill up with courage.
A low-wage worker who was denied pay
When I wrote you from [prison]…I never thought or imagined how the [civil aid attorneys] could help me. All I knew was I needed help. And I needed it now.
A prisoner who was refused protection after helping police in an investigation