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Civil Legal Services Assistance in Achieving Equal Rights, Access, and Equity for All Victims of Crime

Civil Legal Services Assistance in Achieving Equal Rights, Access, and Equity for All Victims of Crime By Hannah Fortini Have you suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional harm as a result of a crime committed by another person? If so, you may be able to receive civil legal assistance from Neighborhood Legal Services through our […]

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NLS’s Law & Social Work Program Combines Disciplines to Better Serve Clients

NLS’s Law & Social Work Program Combines Disciplines to Better Serve Clients Individuals and families seeking legal aid frequently have more complex non-legal concerns that are constantly evolving and changing. Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated these issues, and for some, created very difficult situations that they are now having to

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Qualifications and Distribution for the Third Stimulus Check While Receiving SSI or SSDI benefits

Qualifications and Distribution for the Third Stimulus Check While Recieving SSI or SSDI Benefits Qualifying for the third stimulus check As the pandemic continues, a third stimulus check has been approved by the IRS and distribution is underway. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you will automatically

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Correcting Misinformation about Children and Social Security Benefits

Correcting Misinformation about Children and Social Security Benefits Since 1974, the Social Security Administration has been providing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to children with disabilities from low-income families.  President Nixon’s Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare testified before Congress to explain the Administration’s rationale for providing SSI benefits for children: “Disabled children living in low-income households are the

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Collaboration and Cooperation Bridge Chasms in Understanding Legal Issues

Collaboration and Cooperation Bridge Chasms in Understanding Legal Issues When Americans face an injustice, calling a lawyer isn’t usually their first thought – not because they fear the expense, but because they truly don’t realize their problem might have an available remedy under civil law. Studies show that Americans don’t consider problems with insurance, family

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Unfairly Treated Americans Find Hope Through Civil Legal Aid and Pro Bono Legal Services

Unfairly Treated Americans Find Hope Through Civil Legal Aid and Pro Bono Legal Services The Legal Services Corporation, the single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the nation, reported in June 2017 that 86 percent of low-income Americans received inadequate or no professional legal help for the civil legal problems they

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A PFA Can Be the First Step Toward Freedom from Domestic Abuse

A PFA Can Be the First Step Toward Freedom from Domestic Abuse In Pennsylvania, anyone enduring domestic abuse can seek relief through the PFA (Protection From Abuse) process. If successful, a judge may order the abuser to stop or face serious legal consequences. Although we have heard some people question the effectiveness of “just a

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